The Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care for a Client

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with anxiety.What are appropriate nursing interventions the nurse can use for assisting the client in reducing anxiety? Select all that apply.

• A) Assist the client to identify triggers and situations that create anxiety.
• B) Be vague in answering questions because you can't know how the client will react.
• C) Develop coping strategies and behavior modification techniques with the client.
• D) Remind the patient that he must not engage in any negative thinking.

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