The nurse has determined that an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with a brain tumor is anxiety related to lack of control over the health care needs and situation
The nurse will identify which measure as appropriate for the plan of care of this patient?
A) The patient will receive antianxiety medications every 4 hours.
B) The patient's family will be instructed on measures to implement when providing care for the patient.
C) The patient will be encouraged to verbalize concerns related to the disease and its treatment.
D) The patient will begin a busy schedule of therapy so that he will forget about the anxiety.
Ans: C
Feedback: Patients need the opportunity to exercise some control over their situation. A sense of mastery can be gained as they learn to understand the disease and its treatment and how to deal with their feelings. Distraction, assuming care responsibilities, and administering medications do not allow the patient to gain control over his situation or discuss his feelings.
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