A patient with infective endocarditis is expressing fear and anxiety related to changes in health status and anticipated procedures. What interventions would the nurse include in this patient's care plan?.. Select all that apply.

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Providing factual information and explaining all procedures while allowing the patient time for mental preparation will help address the patient's fear and anxiety. It is important to provide information in a clear and concise manner to help the patient understand their diagnosis, treatment, disfigurement, disabilities, and prognosis. It is not helpful to tell the patient not to worry or that everything will be fine, as this may invalidate their feelings and increase anxiety. It is also important for the nurse, as part of the healthcare team, to communicate with the patient and not defer all communication to the physician. Additionally, withholding information from the patient can actually increase their anxiety rather than decrease it.

A Patient with Infective Endocarditis Is Expressing Fear and Anxiety