The Nurse Has Been Working with a Patient Who Experiences

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been working with a patient who experiences anxiety.Which intervention should the nurse implement initially when the patient is observed pacing and wring her hands?

• A) Asking how she has managed anxiety effectively in the past
• B) Distracting her by offering to help her make a telephone call
• C) Asking her what she believes is causing her increased anxiety
• D) Teaching her to take deep, relaxing breaths to manage the anxiety

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