A patient is found sitting on the side of the bed crying and repeating "I can't take one more thing.". The nurse realizes this patient is most likely demonstrating:
1. Depression.
2. Anxiety.
3. Frustration.
4. Anger.
Depression.
Rationale: The crying patient is demonstrating depression. Depression is a predictable response to illness and hospitalization and often accompanies loss and grief. Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of discomfort, dread, apprehension, and unease; crying is not usually seen with anxiety. Frustration is an emotion that is often seen with anxiety and accompanies the feeling of helplessness and powerlessness. Anger develops as a response to the feelings of powerlessness and helplessness and helps the person feel more in control.
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