A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Does Not Understand

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse that he does not understand the surgical procedure the physician told him he needed. What should the nurse do to advocate for this patient?

• A) Contact the physician and ask that the procedure be explained to the patient.
• B) Explain the procedure to the patient.
• C) Document that the patient does not understand the proposed surgical procedure.
• D) Instruct the patient about alternatives to the surgical procedure.

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