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The nurse has just admitted a 66-year-old patient for cardiac surgery. the patient tearfully admits to the nurse that she is afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. what is the nurse's best response?
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The nurse has just admitted a 66-year-old patient for cardiac surgery. the patient tearfully admits to the nurse that she is afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. what is the nurse's best response?

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Explore the factors underlying the patient's anxiety.

An assessment of anxiety levels is required in the patient to assist the patient in identifying fears and developing coping mechanisms for those fears.

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