Evelyne E.
Ms. Evelyn E. can no longer remember exactly when she was admitted to the intensive care unit. It all happened very quickly. When she woke up after the two weeks in the coma, she was very confused. She reports feelings of anger, questions or apologies, and the importance of communication in the ICU.
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Feelings of inferiority.
Mrs. Evelyn E. had the perception of being "overruled" or “guilty”.
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