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.
Participation in support groups indicates some degree of comfort with
prognosis.
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.
Participation in support groups indicates some degree of comfort with
prognosis.