A client who has been admitted for an appendectomy states, "i'm really afraid of the surgery because my mother died when she was admitted for an emergency surgery." when preparing to work with the client concerning this anxiety about the surgery, the nurse recognizes what?

well, (not trying to plagiarize) the client is expressing their fear of surgery, and this is from the body's reaction to danger (emotionally and physically).

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YashBhattar YashBhattar · Answer 2 · 2022-05-24T14:07:57+02:00

The nurse recognizes that the client admitted for appendectomy is dealing with surgical/pre-operative anxiety due to the past experience of his/her mother's death. The major concern that arises here is that the patient may not respond positively during or after the surgery, therefore risking the life.

What is Appendectomy ?

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected. This condition is called appendicitis.

What is Surgical/ Pre-operative anxiety ?

The feeling of anxiety before going under surgery, also known as pre-operative anxiety. It has a great influence on the surgery outcomes. It could cause hypertension, increase heart rate, and thus, might lead to bleeding.

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