A 27-year-old man 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 best for the nurse to take?

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The initial action by the nurse should be assessment for any anxiety or questions about the surgery or postoperative care.The nurse should address the patient,not the spouse,when discussing the diagnosis and any possible concerns.Without further assessment of patient concerns,the nurse should not offer teaching about complications after orchiectomy.Documentation of the patient's lack of interaction is not an adequate nursing action in this situation.

A 27-Year-Old Man Who Has Testicular Cancer Is Being Admitted