After the health care provider recommends amputation for a patient who has nonhealing ischemic foot ulcers,the patient tells the nurse that he would rather die than have an amputation. Which response by the nurse is best?

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The initial nursing action should be to assess the patient's knowledge and feelings about the available options. Discussion about the patient's option to refuse the procedure,seriousness of the condition,or rehabilitation after the procedure may be appropriate after the nurse knows more about the patient's current knowledge and emotional state.

After the Health Care Provider Recommends Amputation for a Patient