Question

The nurse prepares the client for a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy due to uterine cancer. The patient is talking continuously and has a hard time maintaining eye contact. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. You seem anxious. Would you like to talk about your feelings?
B. I need you to be quiet now and focus on the upcoming surgery.
C. It's normal to feel this way before surgery. Don't worry about it.
D. I'm busy right now. Let's talk after the surgery

Answer 1

The best response by the nurse would be to acknowledge the patient's behavior and offer support by expressing concern and offering an opportunity for the patient to discuss their feelings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response by the nurse to the patient who is talking continuously and having a hard time maintaining eye contact would be option A: You seem anxious. Would you like to talk about your feelings? This response acknowledges the patient's behavior and offers support by expressing concern and offering an opportunity for the patient to discuss their feelings. This empathetic approach allows the nurse to address any concerns or anxieties the patient may have before the surgery.