A patient preparing for surgery has moderate anxiety and is unable to understand preoperative information. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A) Reassure the patient that all nurses are skilled in providing postoperative care.
B) Present the information again in a calm manner using simple language.
C) Tell the patient that staff is prepared to promote recovery.
D) Encourage the patient to express feelings to family.

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Giving information in a calm, simple manner will help the patient grasp the important facts. Introducing extraneous topics as described in the distracters will further scatter the patient's attention.

A Patient Preparing for Surgery Has Moderate Anxiety and Is