Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the colon. The client asks the nurse several questions about what the provider might be planning to do. Which of the following nursing responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Writing questions empowers the client for provider discussions. Internet articles may be unreliable. Assurance alone is passive. Waiting increases anxiety.