An Older Patient Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery Is Upset

Multiple Choice

An older patient recovering from hip replacement surgery is upset and does not feel at peace because of the inability to attend church as a result of the injury. What is the best response by the nurse?

A) Suggest watching television to distract the mind.
B) Encourage the patient to read a book, magazine, or newspaper.
C) Offer to call the hospital's chaplain or clergyman to pray with the patient.
D) Encourage the patient to get more sleep so the body can heal and return to a state of peacefulness.