A client being treated for a myocardial infarction has been transferred from the intensive care unit to
a step-down unit.
She uses the call bell as often as every 15 minutes and makes a seemingly small
request or complains each time the staff member enters the room. Several staff tell the primary nurse
that the client is "obnoxious" and that they feel inadequate because they can never seem to satisfy
her needs. The best indicator to monitor for the outcome of anxiety self-control is that the client will
a. monitor duration of episodes of anxiety.
b. maintain adequate sleep of 7 hours nightly.
c. maintain social relationships and role performance.
d. control anxiety response by using call bell appropriately.
D
This indicator is directly related to the behavior described in the scenario. The other indicators are
not as indicative of improvement in self-control in the area identified in the scenario.
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