A 46-year-old tells the nurse, "I'm thinking about having treatment with botulinum toxin (Botox) to get rid of my wrinkles." The most appropriate initial response by the nurse is

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The first action by the nurse should be further assessment of the patient's reasons for consideration of Botox therapy, knowledge level about Botox, etc. The other responses are also accurate but would not be the best first response to the patient's comment.

A 46-Year-Old Tells the Nurse, "I'm Thinking About Having Treatment