A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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Offering an explanation of the assessment and reassuring the client that it shouldn't be painful can help to alleviate anxiety and build trust between the nurse and client. Option A may come across as dismissive of the client's concerns, option B acknowledges that some parts of the exam may be painful which could increase anxiety, and option D is not empathetic towards the client's feelings.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Physical Assessment