The nurse is reviewing informed consent with a coworker. Which statement by the coworker would concern the nurse?

Choice A: "I’m sorry if I upset you. I just wanted to make sure you’re aware of the day’s schedule."

This response may seem empathetic, but it could potentially reinforce the client's aggressive behavior. The nurse is apologizing, which might give the impression that the client's rude behavior is acceptable¹.

Choice B: "Well, if you can read it yourself, then why don’t you?"

This response is confrontational and could escalate the situation. It's important for the nurse to maintain a neutral and respectful manner.

Choice C: "You don’t have to be so rude. I’m just doing my job."

This response is defensive and could provoke further aggression from the client. It's not recommended to respond defensively to clients with borderline personality disorder¹.

Choice D: "I didn’t mean to offend you. I’ll leave the schedule here for you to review."

This is the most appropriate response. The nurse acknowledges the client's feelings without reinforcing the aggressive behavior. The nurse also respects the client's autonomy by leaving the schedule for the client to review¹.

Choice A reason: Bursting open of the wound is a description that could imply evisceration, but it is not as specific as choice D.

Choice B reason: Wound edges not approximating is a general description of a wound that is not healing properly, but does not specifically describe evisceration.

Choice C reason: Opening of the wound could refer to any situation where a wound has opened, not necessarily evisceration.

Choice D reason: Evisceration specifically refers to the viscera spilling out of the abdomen, usually through a surgical wound.