The nurse is caring for a patient being treated for new onset of gallstones. The patient asks the nurse if he will have to have surgery. How should the nurse respond?
a. You will have to have surgery if you continue to have gallstones.
b. Tell me more about your concern.
c. Treatment for gallstones may include diet modification and weight loss, medi-cations, or surgery.
d. You need to ask the doctor about your concerns.
Question 2
A patient has reported to the clinic with concerns about contracting hepatitis A from her boyfriend. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. If you are having unprotected sexual in-tercourse with your partner, there is a rel-atively high risk for hepatitis A.
b. Hepatitis A is not transmitted as a result of close contact with an infected individu-al.
c. Hepatitis A transmission is associated with contact with infected body fluids.
d. Hepatitis A is relatively uncommon in our country and seen more in underdeveloped countries.
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