A Patient Is Admitted to the CCU Complaining of Pain

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the CCU complaining of pain from a femur fracture and is anxious and agitated.The patient is receiving steroids and theophylline for exacerbation of asthma.The nurse should assess the patient for

• A) anxiety.
• B) low self-esteem.
• C) regression.
• D) suicidal ideations.

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