A Client Is Scheduled for Surgery for an Abdominal Hysterectomy

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client states, "I am very nervous and scared to have surgery." What client outcome is the priority?

• A) Evaluate the need for antibiotics.
• B) Resolve the client's anxiety.
• C) Provide preoperative education.
• D) Prepare the client for surgery.

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