Which Nursing Intervention Specifically Helps Reduce a Patient's Anxiety

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention specifically helps reduce a patient's anxiety?

• A)Teaching the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration
• B)Giving clear facts pertaining to the patient's circumstances
• C)Promoting small-group activities to improve self-esteem
• D)Monitoring the patient for the risk of suicide

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Definitions:

Inspection

The visual examination of the patient’s entire body and overall appearance.

Proctologic

Pertaining to proctology, a branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the rectum and anus.

Anal Examinations

Medical procedures that involve the inspection and evaluation of the anus and rectum for disease or abnormalities.

Rectal Examinations

A physical examination in which a doctor or nurse inserts a finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis or abdomen.