The Nurse Is Helping to Position a Client on the Operating

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is helping to position a client on the operating bed when the client states,"I am really nervous about having the breathing tube put down my throat." What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "I will give you some medication so that it won't hurt."
• B) "The tube is very small and you will hardly know it is there."
• C) "The anesthesiologists are experts at this procedure."
• D) "The anesthetist will put the tube in your throat after you are asleep."