A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned he will need exploratory surgery the next day. As the nurse contributes to the preoperative teaching plan, which of the following actions should she take?

C Notify the client's family of the plan of care. D Describe the surgery and what the client will experience postoperatively. A Reassure the client that the surgery rarely has any negative outcomes. B Reinforce information at the client's level of understanding.