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While a nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have surgery in 2 hours,the patient states,"My doctor was here and told me a lot of stuff I didn't understand.Then I signed a paper for her." To fulfill the role of advocate,what is the best nursing action?


A) Explain the surgery and possible outcomes to the patient.
B) Call the physician to return and clarify information for the patient.
C) Reassure the patient that the surgery will go as planned.
D) Complete the nurse's first priority-the preoperative teaching plan.

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