Mr.Svendsen,74,has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,and is upset and pacing around the room.The nurse has formulated the following diagnosis: Anxiety,related to unfamiliarity of disease process,manifested by restlessness and tachycardia.What is the etiology of this diagnosis?
A)Unfamiliarity of disease process
B)Anxiety
C)Restlessness
D)Tachycardia

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The etiology of the diagnosis is the reason or cause for it. In this case, the unfamiliarity of the disease process is the main cause of Mr.Svendsen's anxiety, restlessness, and tachycardia. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Options B, C, and D are the manifestations or symptoms of the anxiety, not the underlying cause.

MrSvendsen,74,has Just Been Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer,and Is Upset and Pacing