A patient tells the nurse, "I don't know what to expect in the hospital. Everybody speaks medical-talk. Nobody tells me if I'm getting better or worse. Doctors march in and poke and prod me without asking my permission. And another thing, I can't stay here forever; I have to look after my elderly mother." From these data the nurse can correctly determine that the patient is

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The patient is voicing concerns typical of someone experiencing negative aspects of role transition. Nothing is familiar, the patient feels left out, lacks privacy, and has a major personal concern regarding her mother. The patient's reactions would be considered normal. The patient is not demonstrating excessive fear. The patient's complaints are not consistent with sensory overload.

A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Don't Know What to Expect