During the Preoperative Thyroidectomy Instruction to a Patient with Graves

question 26

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative thyroidectomy instruction to a patient with Graves' disease,the patient bursts into tears and says,"I am so nervous and can't listen to you.Just get out!" The nurse's best action is to:

• A)give the patient written preoperative instructions.
• B)inform the charge nurse or surgeon of this stressful behavior.
• C)remind the patient the preoperative information is important.
• D)inform the oncoming shift of this behavior.