A bariatric surgery candidate becomes tearful during a preoperative education session and says, "I've failed at every diet, so I'll probably fail at this too." What is the nurse's best initial response?
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A
Acknowledge the patient's feelings and explore past weight-loss experiences without judgment
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B
Reassure the patient that surgery guarantees permanent weight loss
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C
Redirect the conversation back to the education checklist to stay on schedule
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D
Advise the patient to postpone surgery until they feel more confident