While a Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

While a nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have surgery in 2 hours,the patient states,"My doctor was here and told me a lot of stuff I didn't understand.Then I signed a paper for her." To fulfill the role of advocate,what is the best nursing action?

• A)Explain the surgery and possible outcomes to the patient.
• B)Call the physician to return and clarify information for the patient.
• C)Reassure the patient that the surgery will go as planned.
• D)Complete the nurse's first priority-the preoperative teaching plan.

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