A nurse caring for a patient with cardiomyopathy determines a diagnosis of anxiety related to a fear of death. Which of the following patient behaviors would indicate to the nurse that the patient's level of anxiety has decreased?
a) The patient eagerly awaits visits from family.
b) The patient answers questions about physical status with no problem.
c) The patient is resting in bed watching TV.
d) The patient is able to discuss the prognosis freely.
Answer: The patient is able to discuss the prognosis freely.