A Patient with Infective Endocarditis Is Expressing Fear and Anxiety

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient with infective endocarditis is expressing fear and anxiety related to changes in health status and anticipated procedures. What interventions would the nurse include in this patient's care plan?.. Select all that apply.

• A) Provide factual information concerning diagnosis, treatment, disfigurement, disabilities, and prognosis.
• B) State that the physician will have to be the one who talks to the patient about the procedure.
• C) Explain to the patient that it is better not to be informed prior to procedures, as information increases anxiety.
• D) Tell the patient not to worry and that everything will be fine.
• E) Explain all procedures and allow the patient time for mental preparation.

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