A patient who is scheduled for a lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection tells the nurse,"I would rather not know much about the surgery." Which response by the nurse is best?

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This response shows sensitivity to the individual patient's need for information about the surgery. The other responses are also accurate,but the nurse should tailor patient teaching to individual patient preferences.

A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Lumpectomy and Axillary