Four Days After Having a Myocardial Infarction (MI), a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Four days after having a myocardial infarction (MI) , a patient who is scheduled for discharge asks for assistance with all the daily activities, saying, "I am too nervous to take care of myself." Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

• A) Ineffective coping related to anxiety
• B) Activity intolerance related to weakness
• C) Denial related to lack of acceptance of the MI
• D) Social isolation related to lack of support system

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