Anxiety Impairs Problem-Solving Ability

question 22

Multiple Choice

Anxiety impairs problem-solving ability. Which of the following interventions does a nurse implement when helping clients in the problem- solving process to formulate decisions?

• A) The nurse does not support the implementation of a decision if it is not one the nurse will personally prefer.
• B) The nurse helps the clients in identifying problems.
• C) The nurse ensures that the client does not change his or her mind at any time.
• D) The nurse influences the client's preferences.

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