The Female Patient Scheduled for an Invasive Procedure the Next

question 17

Multiple Choice

The female patient scheduled for an invasive procedure the next day complains of headache and nausea and knocks over a glass of water.Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement for therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Explain the procedure briefly.
• B) Teach with the patient's partner present.
• C) Give the patient written information.
• D) Tell the patient that she seems overwhelmed.
• E) Ask if this is her first hospitalization.
• F) State that the procedure can be cancelled.

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