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A patient states, "This is frustrating! | don't know what's going on; | can't get an explanation from my doctor about my test results. | want something done about this." Which description will the nurse use to document the patient's emotional status? (O The patient has a defiant attitude and is demanding test results. (O The patient is demanding and complains frequently about the doctor. © @ The patient appears to be upset with the nurse because the patient wants test results. @ O The patient mentioned feeling frustrated by the lack of information received regarding tests. -t J So close! Rationale "The patient mentioned feeling frustrated by the lack of information received regarding tests" is a nonjudgmental statement regarding the nurse’s observations about the patient. Statements about the patient being "defiant" or "demanding" are judgmental, and information in the medical record should be factual and nonjudgmental. The statement about the patient appearing to be "upset" needs to be more specific regarding the reason for the patient’s concern.
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