An Immigrant from China Needs a Colonic Resection but Is

Multiple Choice

An immigrant from China needs a colonic resection but is anxious and reluctant about surgery. This patient usually follows traditional Chinese health practices. Which comment by the nurse would most likely reduce the patient's anxiety and reluctance?

A) "Surgery will help rebalance the yin and yang forces and return you to harmony."
B) "The surgery we are recommending will help you achieve final transformation."
C) "I know this is new to you, but you can trust us to take very good care of you."
D) "If you would like, we could investigate using acupuncture to help control pain."