A Patient Is Scheduled to Undergo a Biopsy of a Mass

question 51

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to undergo a biopsy of a mass in his lung tomorrow morning.He seems to have difficulty grasping the procedure as the nurse explains it to him and repeatedly asks questions such as "What do you mean I'm going to have surgery? What are they going to do?" His voice is tremulous.His respirations are 28/minute,and his pulse is 110/minute.Which of the following initial outcome indicators would be most appropriate?

• A) Vital signs are within normal range for the patient.
• B) Patient demonstrates understanding of the procedure.
• C) Patient reports acceptance of the cancer diagnosis.
• D) Patient identifies two or more coping strategies.

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