Which of the following would be most appropriate to assess first ...

[Pineappleeh]

Which of the following would be most appropriate to assess first for the newly admitted Chinese patient?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Language barrier
  c. Family support
  d. Religious preference

Question 2

A patient scheduled for surgery has a severe level of anxiety. Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, would be most appropriate at this time?
 
  a. Providing teaching about the upcoming surgery and what to expect.
  b. Telling the patient that there is nothing to worry about.
  c. Calling the patient's family and demanding that they help out.
  d. Asking the patient about her concerns, feelings, and perceptions about the sur-gery.

[moormoney]

Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse must first assess the ability to communicate with the patient before Options a, c, or d can be assessed.

Answer to Question 2

D
The most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time is to ask the patient about her con-cerns, feelings, and perceptions about the surgery. Providing teaching during periods of high an-xiety is ineffective and does not address the patient's anxiety (Option a). Option b is giving false reassurance. In Option c, the nurse is projecting her frustration onto the family and avoiding re-sponsibility.

[Pineappleeh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[coreycathey]

Excellent