The Nurse Notes That a Patient Being Treated for an Anxiety

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a patient being treated for an anxiety disorder is becoming more anxious sitting in a congested,noisy room waiting to see the therapist.Which intervention will the nurse implement initially to assist the patient in de-escalating his anxiety?

• A) Offering to reschedule the patient's appointment
• B) Taking the patient to an unoccupied interview room
• C) Notifying the therapist of the need to see the patient stat
• D) Requesting oral prn anxiolytic medication for the patient

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