What Is an Appropriate Nursing Intervention for a Patient in Shock

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient in shock with the nursing diagnosis of fear related to perceived threat of death?

• A) Arrange for a member of the clergy to visit the patient.
• B) Ask the physician to prescribe a sedative for the patient.
• C) Provide the patient with as much privacy with the family as possible.
• D) Place the patient's call bell where it can be easily reached.

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