During the Preoperative Interview, a Patient Scheduled for an Elective

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative interview, a patient scheduled for an elective hysterectomy tells the nurse, "I am afraid that I will die in surgery like my mother did!" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Tell me more about what happened to your mother."
• B) "You will receive medications to reduce your anxiety."
• C) "You should talk to the doctor again about the surgery."
• D) "Surgical techniques have improved a lot in recent years."