A client who was admitted to the hospital with metastatic cancer has a temperature of 100.4° F, a distended abdomen, and abdominal pain. The client asks the nurse, “Do you think that I’m going to have surgery?” How should the nurse respond?
1
“You seem concerned about having surgery.”
2
“Some people with your problem do have surgery.”
3
“I’ll find out for you. Your record will show if surgery is scheduled.”
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“I don’t know about any surgery. You’ll have to ask your health care provider.”