A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is anxious about their mastectomy scheduled in 2 hr. Which of the following complementary therapies should the nurse recommend to the client?

Rationale A. Guided imagery: Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses mental visualization to reduce anxiety and promote calmness. It is safe, noninvasive, and can be implemented immediately before surgery to help the client manage preoperative stress. B. Acupuncture: While acupuncture may help with pain or anxiety, it requires a trained practitioner and time to perform. It is not practical as a short-term intervention immediately prior to surgery. C. Herbal medicine: Herbal remedies are not recommended immediately before surgery because they can interact with anesthesia and other medications, potentially increasing bleeding risk or affecting drug metabolism. Safety concerns limit their use in the preoperative period. D. Magnet therapy: Magnet therapy lacks evidence for reducing anxiety and is not a standard complementary therapy for preoperative stress. Recommending it would not provide meaningful benefit for surgical preparation.