Which of these assessment findings would support a dying patient a "3" on The Comfort Scale? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient is drowsy.
2. The patient is anxious.
3. The patient's heart rate is elevated 1 to 3 times.
4. The patient is very anxious.
5. The patient is coughing and choking.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: This would be rated as a 3 on the comfort scale.
Rationale 2: This would be rated as a 3 on the comfort scale.
Rationale 3: This would be rated as a 3 on the comfort scale.
Rationale 4: This would be rated as a 4 on the comfort scale.
Rationale 5: This would be rated as a 5 on the comfort scale.
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