A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Room After Experiencing

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency room after experiencing severe chest pain and difficulty in taking deep breaths. The patient anxiously tells the nurse, "My father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 52. I'm so scared." Which nursing diagnoses are appropriate for this situation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Acute pain
• B) Fear
• C) Risk for aspiration
• D) Risk for infection

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