A Patient Nervously Says, "Financial Problems Are Stressing My Marriage

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient nervously says, "Financial problems are stressing my marriage. I've heard rumours about cutbacks at work; I am afraid I might get laid off." The patient's pulse is 112 per minute; respirations are 26 per minute; and blood pressure is 166/88. Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement?

• A) Advise the patient, "Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest."
• B) Direct the patient in slow and deep breathing via use of a positive, repeated word.
• C) Suggest the patient consider that a new job might be better than the present one.
• D) Tell the patient, "Relax by spending more time playing with your pet."

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