A patient is experiencing anxiety related to drug therapy. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a factor influencing the patient's level of anxiety? Select all that apply
A) Fear
B) Severity of illness
C) Patient's knowledge level
D) Good comprehension of information
E) Nonadherence to the plan
Ans: A, B, C
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The anxiety experienced during drug administration depends on fear, severity of illness, and the patient's knowledge level. Anxiety usually decreases with understanding of the information. Anxiety can lead to nonadherence.
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