During the Initial Stages of Hospitalization for an MI,the Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

During the initial stages of hospitalization for an MI,the patient has been in denial,stating "I just had a little chest pain." What is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to plan for the patient at this time?

• A) Have the patient's family encourage him to talk about his plans for the future.
• B) Allow the patient to use denial as a coping mechanism until he asks questions about his condition.
• C) Implement reality orientation by reminding the patient several times a day that he has had major cardiac damage.
• D) Begin teaching the patient about the anatomy and physiology of the heart so that he can understand what has happened to him.

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