A male preoperative client who has already signed the informed consent for a surgical procedure confides to the practical nurse (PN) that he is really frightened and unsure about undergoing the surgery. Which priority action should the PN take?

Remind the client that the consent has already been obtained.

Notify the charge nurse of the client's concerns about surgery.

Document that the client has expressed concerns about the surgery.

Encourage the client to continue with the scheduled surgery.