A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Know That I Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse, "I know that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start." What would be the best initial nursing response?

• A) "Physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce anxiety."
• B) "Reading about stress and how to manage it might be a good place to start."
• C) "Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything."
• D) "Let's talk about what is going on in your life and then look at possible options."

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Definitions:

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