A Client Has the Nursing Diagnosis Fear Related to the Unknown

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client has the nursing diagnosis Fear related to the unknown regarding upcoming surgery. The nurse would know that goals for this diagnosis have been met when the client says "I feel a little better now because

• A) a nurse will be with me during the entire experience."
• B) I can tolerate anything for 2-3 hours."
• C) I know I won't have any complications."
• D) this operation is really routine and done all the time."

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