A patient complains of a vague,uneasy feeling of dread,and his heart rate is elevated.Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for this patient?

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NANDA International defines Anxiety as a vague,uneasy feeling of discomfort or dread accompanied by an autonomic response.This patient is most likely experiencing anxiety.Anger is not a nursing diagnosis.Fear,which is also a nursing diagnosis,is an emotion or feeling of apprehension from an identified danger,threat,or pain.Hopelessness is a nursing diagnosis defined as a state in which the patient sees few or no available alternatives and cannot mobilize energy on his own behalf.

A Patient Complains of a Vague,uneasy Feeling of Dread,and His