A Patient with an Abdominal Mass Is Scheduled for a Biopsy

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with an abdominal mass is scheduled for a biopsy. The patient has difficulty understanding the nurse's comments and asks, "What do you mean? What are they going to do?" Assessment findings include tremulous voice, respirations 28, and pulse 110. What is the patient's level of anxiety?

• A) Mild
• B) Moderate
• C) Severe
• D) Panic

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Definitions:

Fear-inducing Message

A communication strategy designed to elicit fear in the audience in order to change their attitudes or behaviors.

Perception of Danger

The process of recognizing and identifying threats in one's environment.

Role of Fear

Refers to how fear influences behavior and decision-making processes.

Persuasion

The act or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal.