The Preoperative Client Expresses Anxietyto the Nurse About the Upcoming

Multiple Choice

The preoperative client expresses anxietyto the nurse about the upcoming surgery. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion between the client and the nurse?

A) "If it's any help, everyone is nervous before surgery."
B) "I will be happy to explain the entire surgical procedure to you."
C) "Can you share with me what you've been told about your surgery?"
D) "Let me tell you about the care you'll receive after surgery and the amount of pain you can anticipate."