After staying several hours with her 9-year-old daughter who is admitted to the hospital with an asthma attack, the mother leaves to attend to her other children. The child exhibits continued signs and symptoms of respiratory distress. Which of the following findings should lead the nurse to believe the child is experiencing anxiety?
a) Not able to get comfortable.
b) Frequent requests for someone to stay in the room.
c) Inability to remember her exact address.
d) Verbalization of a feeling of tightness in her chest.
Answer: b) Frequent requests for someone to stay in the room.
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