A Client States to the Nurse,"I Experience Shortness of Breath

question 64

Multiple Choice

A client states to the nurse,"I experience shortness of breath and dizziness every time I get into an elevator." Which actions by the nurse are appropriate based on this data? Select all that apply.

• A) Assist the client to rethink the degree of anxiety associated with elevators.
• B) Ask the client how he has survived in life so far with elevators.
• C) Instruct the client in deep breathing exercises.
• D) Suggest that the client should avoid elevators.
• E) Tell the client that elevators are completely safe.

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