- Administer a sedative to reduce anxiety.
- Ignore the patient's anxiety and proceed with preparation.
- Provide clear, factual, and empathetic education about the procedure, addressing misconceptions and offering emotional support.
- Tell the patient to trust the doctors.
A nurse observes that a patient has expressed significant anxiety and distress about an upcoming diagnostic test. The nurse understands the procedure but realizes the patient’s fears are stemming from misconceptions. What is the nurse’s ethical duty?
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