A Nurse Teaches a Client Deep-Breathing Exercises to Help Control

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse teaches a client deep-breathing exercises to help control his anxiety. This is considered what type of stress management technique?

• A) Meditation
• B) Relaxation
• C) Anticipatory guidance
• D) Guided imagery

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Erratic

Describing something that is unpredictable or irregular in pattern, movement, or behavior.

Biological Factors

Elements within an organism's biology that influence its behavior, health, and development, including genetics, brain chemistry, and hormone levels.