The nurse finds a patient with Ménière's disease crying and saying, "I don't understand why this is happening to me." Which of these outcomes is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend for the patient's plan of care?
a. Maintain fluid volume.
b. Prevent injury.
c. Prevent ear infection.
d. Decrease anxiety.
ANS: D
The patient is anxious due to the uncertainty of the disorder. The goal is to reduce the anxiety through education.
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