Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A male preoperative client who has already signed the informed consent for a surgical procedure confides to the practical nurse (PN) that he is really frightened and unsure about undergoing the surgery.Which priority action should the PN take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Notify the charge nurse of the client's concerns about surgery. This is the priority action because it involves escalating the client's concerns to a higher authority, ensuring proper assessment and addressing of the issue. Documenting the client's concerns (A) is important but not as urgent as notifying the charge nurse. Encouraging the client to continue with the surgery (B) may not be safe if the client has valid concerns. Reminding the client about the consent (C) does not address the immediate need for support.