The nurse is about to go over the patient's preoperative teaching as per hospital protocol.She finds the patient sitting in bed wringing her hands,which are sweaty,and acting slightly agitated.The patient states,"I'm scared that something will go wrong tomorrow." The nurse should:
A) Redirect her focus to dealing with the patient's anxiety
B) Tell the patient that everything will be all right and continue teaching
C) Tell the patient that she will return later to do the teaching
D) Give the patient antianxiety medication
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