Your patient is scheduled for surgery. All pre-op orders have been initiated and consent is in the chart. As you begin to remove the patient's jewelry and give it to the family, the patient states, "I'm not sure about this surgery. I have some additional questions about the risks before I go under anesthesia." What should you do NEXT?

A. Request that the physician come back to the patient room to answer questions.
B. Probe the patient for more detailed information and reassure them that being nervous is normal.
C. Encourage the patient to document their concerns and ask them during Pre-op.
D. Suggest that the patient watch the 5-minute video about the procedure and then continue to the OR.



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