A 27-yr-old patient who has testicular cancer is being admitted for a unilateral orchiectomy. The patient does not talk to his wife and speaks to the nurse only to answer the admission questions. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Teach the patient and the wife that impotence is unlikely after unilateral orchiectomy.
B) Ask the patient if he has any questions or concerns about the diagnosis and treatment.
C) Inform the patient's wife that concerns about sexual function are common with this diagnosis.
D) Document the patient's lack of communication on the health record and continue preoperative care.
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