A client diagnosed with a brain tumor is considering whether or not to have surgery after the physician explains that possible responses might include stroke, facial paralysis, and other mobility-limiting events. A few hours after signing the consent form, the client anxiously calls the nurse to withdraw consent, and then reverses the decision again a few moments later. This behavior continues over the next several hours. How should the nurse understand what is going on with this client?

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The client's behavior of withdrawing and then reversing consent indicates vacillation regarding the decision for surgery. This can be a common response when faced with a difficult decision such as surgery that may have significant risks and complications. The nurse should provide support and education to help the client make an informed and confident decision.

A Client Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor Is Considering Whether