Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following patient behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would indicate that the cardiac patient’s level of anxiety has decreased?

Which of the following patient behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would indicate that the cardiac patient’s level of anxiety has decreased?
a) Answers questions regarding status with no problem.
Generally, when anxiety begins to increase, the patient will be less likely to want to discuss prognosis.
b) Discusses prognosis freely.
Open discussion generally indicates some degree of comfort with prognosis.
c) Verbalizes fears and concerns.
Verbalization of fears and concerns indicates some degree of comfort with prognosis.
d) Participates in support groups