The Patient Is About to Undergo a Certain Procedure and Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient is about to undergo a certain procedure and has voiced concern about outcomes and prognosis.The nurse caring for the patient underwent a similar procedure a few years earlier and stops to listen to the patient's concerns.Which of the following responses by the nurse may be most beneficial?

• A) "I had a similar procedure last year and I can tell you what I went through."
• B) "I don't think you have anything to worry about. They do lots of these."
• C) "If you're really concerned, I can call the doctor and cancel the procedure."
• D) "Of course there are no guarantees, but I think you'll be all right."

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