The Client with an Anxiety Disorder Is Ready to Be

question 50

Multiple Choice

The client with an anxiety disorder is ready to be discharged from the unit.What should the nurse plan to teach this client and family in preparation for discharge? Select all that apply.

• A) Refer the client for counseling.
• B) Instruct the client to eat foods high in acid.
• C) Teach the client the signs of impending panic attack.
• D) Advise the client to breathe into a paper bag when feeling anxious.
• E) Instruct the client to breathe slowly.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that aren't conducive to personal or societal well-being, often interfering with everyday functioning or leading to emotional distress.

Human Motives

Fundamental drives and reasons behind people's actions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Rogers

Refers to Carl Rogers, a prominent psychologist known for developing person-centered therapy and contributions to humanistic psychology.

Metamotivation

A concept in psychology that refers to higher-level motivations which go beyond basic needs, emphasizing self-actualization and personal growth.