A Client Has Been in the Intensive Care Unit for 4

question 36

Multiple Choice

A client has been in the intensive care unit for 4 days and has begun to show signs of restlessness and anxiety even though the client has been reassured that his or her condition is improving and discharge to the unit will be occurring soon.The cause of the client's emotional state is a result of:

• A) Fear of death
• B) Social isolation
• C) Sensory overload
• D) Anxiety disorder

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