A Client with a New Pulmonary Embolism (PE)is Anxious

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with a new pulmonary embolism (PE) is anxious.What nursing actions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Acknowledge the frightening nature of the illness.
• B) Delegate a back rub to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
• C) Give simple explanations of what is happening.
• D) Request a prescription for antianxiety medication.
• E) Stay with the client and speak in a quiet, calm voice.

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sample

A group within a larger statistical population where every individual has the same chance of selection.

T Procedure

A statistical method used to estimate the mean of a population or compare the means of two populations, especially when the sample size is small and the population variance is unknown.

Sample Size

The count of measurements or repeated instances in a statistical sample.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample statistics, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter with a specified level of confidence.