The nurse is about to medicate a client who is to have surgery today. The client says, 'I do not understand what the doctor is going to do,' and asks the nurse to explain specific details of the surgery. The client has already signed an operative permit. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?

C Reassure the client that the physician is well respected and very competent D Suggest that the client ask the physician her questions when in the operating room B Notify the physician of the client's concerns prior to medicating the client A Attempt to answer the client's questions