PN Medical-Surgical Nursing Final Exam 3rd edition QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

The nurse is discussing the post-operative period with a patient scheduled for a corneal transplant. Which statement indicates that the patient displays realistic expectations about vision improvement? A. "I will have my full vision restored within 48 to 72 hours." B. "It will take about 24 hours before I see improvement in my vision." C. "My vision will show improvement in about 2 weeks." D. "It may take about a month before my vision shows improvement." - ANSWER Answer: C. "My vision will show improvement in about 2 weeks." The nurse is communicating with a patient who voices concern about an upcoming high-risk procedure. Which statement best demonstrates empathy? A. "Would you like to talk about your feelings regarding the procedure?" B. "My mother had the same procedure and did very well." C. I can't imagine how you feel." D. "It must be difficult preparing for the procedure; how are you feeling?" - ANSWER Answer: