A Nurse Wants to Teach Alternative Coping Strategies to a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the nurse perform first?

• A) Verify the patient's learning style.
• B) Lower the patient's current anxiety.
• C) Create outcomes and a teaching plan.
• D) Assess how the patient uses defence mechanisms.

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