Care of the surgical patient: What are a few common fears associated with surgery?

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What are a few common fears associated with surgery?

Melissa Gatton · Accepted Answer

loss of control 
fear of the unknown 
fear of the unknown 
fear of pain
fear of death 
fear of separation ( kids are a big one for this)
fear of disruption of life patterns 
fear of change in body image 
fear of detection of cancer

Care of the surgical patient

What are a few common fears associated with surgery?

Loss of control fear of the unknown fear of the unknown fear of pain fear of death fear of separation ( kids are a big one for this) fear of disruption of life patterns fear of change in body image fear of detection of cancer

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