At the end of a preoperative teaching session on pain management techniques, a client starts to cry and states. "I just know I can't handle all the pain." Which is the priority nursing problem for this client?

A. Knowledge deficit: While the client may benefit from more information, the immediate concern is the emotional response to the anticipated pain. B. Anxiety: This is the correct answer as the client is expressing worry about the ability to cope with future pain. C. Pain (acute): Acute pain is not currently an issue; the client is anxious about future pain. D. Anticipatory grieving: There is no indication that the client is experiencing a loss, which is required for anticipatory grieving. The concern is about managing future pain.