Which nursing teaching statement would likely be of most immediate need to a patient on the high-acuity unit?
1. "People with your condition typically stay in the hospital a week to ten days."
2. "The beeping noise you hear is your heart monitor."
3. "Your condition is often caused by a blockage in your intestine."
4. "If you feel like eating in the morning, your physician will order a regular diet for you."
Answer: 2
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