Multiple Choice
The patient's family has had many experiences with surgical complications.What information is most important for the nurse to use to understand the patient's stress in the perioperative period?
A) Ask the patient if medications will calm him or her before surgery.
B) Identify specific concerns regarding the surgical experience.
C) Explain to the patient that stress is easily identified and managed.
D) Tell the patient that complications rarely occur with surgical procedures today.
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