[Expert Solution]: The nurse is caring for Sara Kim, a…

The nurse is caring for Sara Kim, a 36-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The HCP has informed Ms. Kim that her chance of full recovery is excellent and has recommended a course of treatment to include removal of the involved breast followed by chemotherapy. While the nurse is providing preoperative instructions, Ms. Kim says, “I’ll sign the consent form, but I’ll be dead before the surgery date.” The nurse is not sure whether Ms. Kim is fearful of dying from cancer or whether this may be a statement of suicidal ideation. The nurse seeks clarification by asking, “Why do you think you’ll be dead before the date for surgery arrives?” Critical Thinking Questions What would be an appropriate next step if Ms. Kim clarifies that she is considering suicide? What would be an appropriate next step if Ms. Kim clarifies that she believes she will die from the cancer before the surgery can take place? What is another therapeutic communication tactic that the nurse could have used instead of clarifying? How might the outcome have been changed with the use of a different technique?