During a home care visit, an older adult client begins to cry softly when asked about coping with back pain. The client states, "My back hurts bad all the time. I am so confused about all these tests and scared that the doctor wants me to have surgery." In this scenario, which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority?

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A)The priority nursing intervention for a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. If the nurse is asking about coping, a general back pain assessment and medication administration has already likely been completed. Explaining potential procedures will be done after the assessment is complete and the plan of care is set in place.
B)The priority nursing intervention for a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. If the nurse is asking about coping, a general back pain assessment and medication administration has already likely been completed. Explaining potential procedures will be done after the assessment is complete and the plan of care is set in place.
C)The priority nursing intervention for a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. If the nurse is asking about coping, a general back pain assessment and medication administration has already likely been completed. Explaining potential procedures will be done after the assessment is complete and the plan of care is set in place.
D)The priority nursing intervention for a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. If the nurse is asking about coping, a general back pain assessment and medication administration has already likely been completed. Explaining potential procedures will be done after the assessment is complete and the plan of care is set in place.

During a Home Care Visit, an Older Adult Client Begins