Which Verbal Intervention Would the Nurse Use When Helping a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which verbal intervention would the nurse use when helping a patient who is experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety?

• A) "I will stay with you to make sure you remain safe."
• B) "First, you must stop pacing and wringing your hands."
• C) "How can I help you get control of yourself and this anxiety?"
• D) "Can you tell me what was happening just before you got upset?"

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