Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Full-length
A client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization tells the nurse, 'My mother died during this same procedure 10 years ago. I'm afraid the same thing will happen to me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Acknowledging the client├óÔé¼Ôäós fear and discussing the procedure provides reassurance and addresses concerns therapeutically.