The nurse is sensitive to the fact that patients lose control over their lives when admitted to the hospital. In what does this loss of control frequently result?
a. Anger
b. Depression
c. Fear
d. Anxiety
ANS: D
Loss of control may result in feelings of apprehension and uncertainty.
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