A nurse in the oncology clinic is providing preoperative education to a client just diagnosed with cancer.The client has been scheduled for surgery in 3 days.What action by the nurse is best?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clients are often overwhelmed at a sudden diagnosis of cancer and may be more overwhelmed at the idea of a major operation so soon.This stress significantly impacts the client's ability to understand,retain,and recall information.The nurse should call the client at home the next day to review the teaching and to answer questions.The client may or may not be ready to investigate a support group,but this does not help with teaching.Giving information in writing is important (if the client can read it),but in itself will not be enough.Telling the client that surgery will be over soon is giving false reassurance and does nothing for teaching.

A Nurse in the Oncology Clinic Is Providing Preoperative Education