The Nurse Observes the Patient to Be Smiling, Nodding, and Saying

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes the patient to be smiling, nodding, and saying "OK" when the physician explains a painful procedure that is planned for the patient. How should the nurse react to this observation?

A) Clarify that the patient understands the explanation.
B) Tell the physician that the nurse does not think the patient understands the explanation.
C) Seek an interpreter to assist the patient in understanding the explanation.
D) Understand that this is the patient's way of dealing with stress.