The Nurse Assesses That a Patient Is More Anxious Than

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses that a patient is more anxious than usual. The patient states, "I don't understand how I can still be alive when my heart has failed." Which nursing response is indicated?

• A) "Heart failure is a common problem in the United States. Many people have it. They all have problems such as yours."
• B) "Heart failure doesn't mean your heart has quit, just that it no longer is as efficient as it once was."
• C) "You seem upset. Would you like for me to call the health care provider to explain this to you?"
• D) "Heart failure is pretty complicated. It means the heart is failing to work."

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