Sarah Is Scheduled for a Hysterectomy

Sarah is scheduled for a hysterectomy.A health psychologist visits her in the hospital and finds that she is worried about the pain involved in the surgery.The psychologist clearly explains the procedure to Sarah and answers her questions to ease her worries.Also, he teaches her a relaxation technique that she could use before the surgery to control her anxiety.The psychologist explains the drug-delivery method to her so she understands when and how much of the pain-relief drug she will receive.In this case, the health psychologist is conducting a(n) _____ intervention.

A) control-enhancing
B) informational support
C) expressive-writing
D) tangible assistance