A 55-Year-Old Man Is Set to Undergo Electrode Implantation Surgery

A 55-year-old man is set to undergo electrode implantation surgery to treat severe Parkinson's disease. Three days before the procedure, the surgeon goes through the specifics of the procedure, including the risks and advantages, as well as alternative treatment choices. The patient signs the permission form after expressing understanding of the talk. However, on the day of the surgery, in the preoperative room, he feels apprehensive and anxiously confesses, "I'm afraid I can't do it, doctor. I apologize. I no longer want to get the procedure." Which of the following is the best course of action?

A) Acknowledge the patient's concern and offer a sedative to alleviate anxiety
B) Ask the patient what has changed since he signed the consent form
C) Cancel and reschedule the operation for another time
D) Review the benefits of the procedure and explain that his motor symptoms will worsen without it
E) Tell the patient that his anxiety is normal and he will feel better after the procedure

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