You are caring for a client preoperatively who is very anxious and fearful about their surgery. You know that this client's anxiety can cause problems with the surgical experience. What type of problems can this client have because of their anxiety and fear?

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Anxious clients have a poor response to surgery and are prone to complications. Anxiety and fear can increase the release of hormones that can cause tachycardia, hypertension, and increase the risk of bleeding during surgery. Additionally, anxious clients may have difficulty recovering from surgery and may also have a more difficult time managing pain post-operatively. Therefore, it is important to manage anxiety preoperatively to decrease the risk of complications during and after surgery.

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