Upon reentering the patient's room, you plan to provide support and information in order to decrease t. a.'s anxiety. which statement most accurately identifies why decreasing t. a.'s anxiety is a priority at this point?
a. the stress response associated with anxiety can greatly increase t. a.'s serum glucose levels.
b. t. a. may have an untoward reaction with anesthesia related to an increase in blood pressure caused by her anxiety.
c. t. a.'s anxiety may interfere with her ability to provide an accurate past medical history for the preoperative assessment.
d. the patient may withdraw her consent for surgery because she is too afraid.