The nurse is assisting a coworker in preparing a patient for surgery. Which statement by the coworker should warrant intervention by the nurse?

Choice A reason: Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by distrust and suspicion, not the behaviors described.

Choice B reason: Dependent personality disorder involves a need to be taken care of and a fear of separation, which does not align with David's behaviors.

Choice C reason: Antisocial personality disorder includes a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, deceitfulness, and impulsivity, which aligns with David's behaviors.

Choice D reason: Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression, not matching David's behaviors.

Choice A reason:

Calling the surgeon to talk to the patient may be helpful in some cases, but it does not directly address the patient's immediate emotional needs. The surgeon can provide detailed information about the procedure, which might alleviate some fears, but this is not always the immediate solution.

Choice B reason:

Offering to call the chaplain for the patient could provide emotional and spiritual support, which is important in holistic care. However, this should be done in addition to addressing the patient's concerns about the surgery itself.

Choice C reason:

Informing the patient that the survival rate for this surgery is very high directly addresses the patient's fear about not surviving the surgery. Providing factual reassurance about the success rate can help to alleviate anxiety and is an appropriate immediate response.

Choice D reason:

Recommending analgesics only during surgery does not address the patient's expressed fear and is not an appropriate response to the emotional concern. Analgesics are for pain management and do not provide reassurance about the outcome of the surgery.