Which of the following is not true of patients with high preoperative anxiety
A) They report more pain than those with low anxiety.
B) They report more depression during recovery.
C) They report less anxiety during recovery.
D) They stay in the hospital longer.

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Patients with high preoperative anxiety typically continue to report high levels of anxiety during recovery, not less. High preoperative anxiety is associated with increased pain perception, higher levels of depression during recovery, and potentially longer hospital stays due to these complications.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Patients with High