Which of the Following Statements,made by a Client Experiencing Anxiety

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements,made by a client experiencing anxiety who practices relaxation techniques regularly,requires follow-up by the nurse?

• A) "I want to share this with my sister;her life is stressful,too."
• B) "Relaxation gives me a sense of being in control of my anxiety."
• C) "Relaxation helps me feel less physically tense so my blood pressure is lower."
• D) "If I practice relaxation techniques often enough,I won't need my antianxiety medication anymore."

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