An important part of the nurse's assessment of the patient with peptic ulcer disease is assessing the patient's level of anxiety. How is this accomplished?
A) Appropriate information is provided to the patient's family.
B) Patient is encouraged to express fears openly.
C) Some patients aren't anxious so this assessment isn't necessary.
D) Information is given in written form.
Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse assesses the patient's level of anxiety. Patients with peptic ulcers are usually anxious, but their anxiety is not always obvious. Appropriate information is provided at the patient's level of understanding, all questions are answered, and the patient is encouraged to express fears openly.
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