A client with 90% occlusion of the left anterior descending artery is anxious about undergoing conventional coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. What is the best nursing approach for relieving...

A client with 90% occlusion of the left anterior descending artery is anxious about undergoing conventional coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. What is the best nursing approach for relieving the client’s anxiety?

1. Explain to the client how CABG surgery is performed.

2. Listen to the client verbalize feelings about the surgery.

3. Reassure the client how well others have done after surgery.

4. Avoid discussing the surgical procedure until the client is relaxed.