The Assessment of Pain and Anxiety Is a Continuous Process

question 5

Multiple Choice

The assessment of pain and anxiety is a continuous process.When critically ill patients exhibit signs of anxiety,the nurse's first priority is to

• A) administer antianxiety medications as ordered.
• B) administer pain medication as ordered.
• C) identify and treat the underlying cause.
• D) reassess the patient hourly to determine whether symptoms resolve on their own.

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