A Patient Being Treated for an MI Has Been Transferred

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for an MI has been transferred from the intensive care unit to a step-down unit.She is anxious and uses the call bell as often as every 15 minutes,complaining or making a seemingly small request each time the staff member enters the room.Which indicator should staff focus on to monitor for the outcome of "anxiety self-control"?

• A) Patient monitors duration of anxiety episodes
• B) Patient sleeps 7 or more hours each night
• C) Patient has stopped using the call button
• D) Uses call button not more than once per hour

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