The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiovascular disease who has a nursing diagnosis of anxiety related to perceived threat of death
Stress reduction methods and providing information about the illness, its treatment, and prevention of its progression have been implemented by the nurse. The nurse evaluates her goal in reducing anxiety and determines that the goal has been met when the patient states:
A) "I know you are doing everything possible to save my life and help me."
B) "When can I resume all my normal activities again?"
C) "I am going to take my recovery one day at a time."
D) "I feel fine now and I am ready to go on with my previous life activities."
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient is showing and coping here with a realization that life changes can be made and recovery takes time. Options B and D show some denial about how serious the condition is. Option A demonstrates that there is still the presence of anxiety.
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