The Patient's Family Has Had Many Experiences with Surgical Complications

question 6

Multiple Choice

The patient's family has had many experiences with surgical complications.What information is most important for the nurse to use to understand the patient's stress in the perioperative period?

• A) Ask the patient if medications will calm him or her before surgery.
• B) Identify specific concerns regarding the surgical experience.
• C) Explain to the patient that stress is easily identified and managed.
• D) Tell the patient that complications rarely occur with surgical procedures today.

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