The Husband of a Patient Who Is Recovering from a Heart

question 9

Multiple Choice

The husband of a patient who is recovering from a heart attack tells the nurse, "My wife doesn't seem like the same person. She is so forgetful and irritable and she has always been well-organized and calm before this." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Mental changes after a severe illness are common and frequently permanent."
• B) "I will ask the doctor about whether a psychiatric consultation should be ordered."
• C) "You may need to talk to a therapist to help you cope with these mental changes."
• D) "Stress frequently causes transient changes in concentration and mood."

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