A patient who was held hostage for 12 hours by a carjacker now repeatedly states,"I can't believe it happened to me!" while admitting to feeling anxious and being afraid of strangers and of ever driving again.The nurse's interventions should target: (Select all that apply.)
A) denial.
B) anxiety.
C) confusion.
D) self-efficacy.
E) suicide potential.

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The patient is using denial,admits to anxiety,and has self-doubts.These would be appropriate targets for intervention.

A Patient Who Was Held Hostage for 12 Hours by a Carjacker