A Patient Who Experienced a Myocardial Infarction Was Transferred from Critical

question 55

Multiple Choice

A patient who experienced a myocardial infarction was transferred from critical care to a step-down unit. The patient then used the call bell every 15 minutes for minor requests and complaints. Staff nurses reported feeling inadequate and unable to satisfy the patient's needs. When the nurse manager intervenes directly with this patient, which comment would be most therapeutic?

• A) "I'm wondering if you're feeling anxious about your illness and being left alone."
• B) "The staff are concerned that you are not satisfied with the care you are receiving."
• C) "Let's talk about why you use your call bell so frequently. It is a problem."
• D) "You frustrate the staff by calling them so often. Why are you doing that?"

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Definitions:

Globular (G) Actin

A monomeric form of actin protein that can polymerize to form filamentous (F) actin, part of the cytoskeleton in cells.

ATP-Binding Site

A region on a protein where ATP (adenosine triphosphate) binds, often involved in energy transfer within cells.

Thick Myofilament

A filament in muscle cells that is composed of the protein myosin, contributing to muscle contraction.

Myosin

A protein that works with actin to contract and relax muscle fibers.