After the health care provider has recommended an amputation for a client who has ischemic foot ulcers, the client tells the nurse, "If they want to cut off my foot, they should just shoot me instead." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

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The initial nursing action should be to assess the client's knowledge level and feelings about the options available. Discussion about the client's option to not have the procedure, the seriousness of the condition, or rehabilitation after the procedure may be appropriate after the nurse knows more about the client's current level of knowledge and emotional state.

After the Health Care Provider Has Recommended an Amputation for a Client