The principal causes of anxiety that hospitalised individuals experience are predominantly related to fears associated with:
a. anaesthesia.
b. pain.
c. complications.
d. all of the above.
d
Admission is likely to cause a degree of stress and anxiety
which varies depending on age, gender, past experiences and
expectations.
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a. 4 drams (dr) apothecary c. 15 minims (m) apothecary b. 30 grams (g) metric d. 1 ounce (oz) household
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