A Patient Scheduled for Surgery Has a Severe Level of Anxiety

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled for surgery has a severe level of anxiety. Which action, if taken by the nurse, would be most appropriate at this time?

• A) Providing teaching about the upcoming surgery and what to expect
• B) Telling the patient that there is nothing to worry about
• C) Calling the patient's family and demanding that they help out
• D) Asking the patient about her concerns, feelings, and perceptions about the surgery

Acknowledge the need for up-to-date knowledge on assessment instruments in psychological assessment reports.

Understand the differences in the length of the results section between qualitative and quantitative manuscripts.

Comprehend the relevance of a concise and informative title to the accessibility of a research report.

Recognize the importance of detailing research questions as a central focus in research reports.

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