The Nurse Has Completed Discharge Teaching for a Client with an Anxiety

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse has completed discharge teaching for a client with an anxiety disorder. Which client statement indicates that client teaching about respiratory alkalosis has been effective?

• A)"I will see my counselor on a regular basis."
• B)"I will breathe faster when I am feeling anxious."
• C)"I will eat more bananas at breakfast."
• D)"I will not take antacids when I have heartburn."

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A conflict management style in which the person pretends that a conflict doesn’t really exist.

Accommodation

A conflict management style in which the person plays down differences and highlights similarities to reduce conflict.

Avoidance

The act of keeping away from or preventing the occurrence of something undesirable.

Uncooperative

Characterized by a lack of willingness or refusal to work together with others in a collaborative or cooperative manner.