The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Which of these nursing actions should the nurse use to address the patient's psychological concerns?

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Providing privacy allows the patient to feel more comfortable asking questions and expressing concerns. This can help alleviate psychological concerns and anxiety about the surgery. Using correct terminology may not address the patient's psychological concerns directly, instructing the patient to ask the surgeon all surgical questions does not address any non-surgical concerns, and providing information to a patient who says "I do not want to know" may not acknowledge their psychological concerns and anxiety about the surgery.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Scheduled