A Patient Scheduled for Surgery Has a Severe Level of Anxiety

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled for surgery has a severe level of anxiety. Which action, if taken by the nurse, would be most appropriate at this time?

A) Providing teaching about the upcoming surgery and what to expect
B) Telling the patient that there is nothing to worry about
C) Calling the patient's family and demanding that they help out
D) Asking the patient about her concerns, feelings, and perceptions about the surgery