When Making Rounds, the Nurse Finds a Patient Who Is

Multiple Choice

When making rounds, the nurse finds a patient who is not able to sleep because of surgery in the morning. Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?

A) "You will be okay. Your surgeon will talk to you in the morning."
B) "Why can't you sleep? You have the best surgeon in the hospital."
C) "Don't worry. The surgeon ordered a sleeping pill to help you sleep."
D) "It must be difficult not to know what the surgeon will find. What can I do to help?"