The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Who Just

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a patient who just returned from a barium enema and states, "I wish they would have told me what they found, I'm just so worried." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

A) "I'm sure your doctor will come talk to you soon."
B) "Did they have trouble getting good pictures during the procedure?"
C) "No news is good news.You shouldn't worry right now."
D) "Waiting for results is often the worst part of the test.What are you most worried about?"