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Which verbal intervention would the nurse use when helping a patient who is experienc-ing severe to panic-level anxiety?
 
  a. I will stay with you to make sure you remain safe.
  b. First, you must stop pacing and wringing your hands.
  c. How can I help you get control of yourself and this anxiety?
  d. Can you tell me what was happening just before you got upset?

Question 2

The nurse notes that a patient being treated for an anxiety disorder is becoming more anxious sitting in a congested, noisy room waiting to see the therapist.
 
  Which intervention will the nurse implement initially to assist the patient in de-escalating his anxiety?
  a. Offering to reschedule the patient's appointment
  b. Taking the patient to an unoccupied interview room
  c. Notifying the therapist of the need to see the patient stat
  d. Requesting oral prn anxiolytic medication for the patient



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A patient who is experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety requires brief, directive verbal in-terchanges aimed at increasing feelings of safety and security. It is not likely the patient will be able to stop the physical behaviors. Severely anxious patients are not able to evaluate their situation and give direction to the nurse or are they able to relate antecedent events to in-creasing anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A congested, noisy environment is not conducive to maintenance of low anxiety. Moving the patient to a less stimulating environment may be all that is needed for the patient to lower his anxiety level. The other options may not be necessary if the nurse intervenes effectively.




WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


JCABRERA33

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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