A client has a right above-the-knee amputation after trauma sustained in a work-related accident. Upon awakening from surgery, the client states, “What happened to me? I don’t remember a thing.” What is the nurse’s initial response?
1
“Tell me what you think happened.”
2
“You will remember more as you get better.”
3
“You were in a work-related accident this morning.”
4
“It was necessary to amputate your leg after the accident.”