ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam

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A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting who reports he is no longer certain he wants to have the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Why have you changed your mind about the surgery? B. Your provider would not have scheduled the surgery unless you needed it. C. I will call your doctor and have him discuss your surgery with you. D. Bypass surgery must be very frightening for you.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Bypass surgery must be very frightening for you. This response uses a therapeutic communication technique by acknowledging the client's emotions and opening the conversation for further exploration of their concerns.

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