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amal · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse who is working with a client under stress is trying to prevent development of a crisis situation. Which of the following actions by the nurse is expected to be most successful at achieving this aim?

1. Try to avoid talking about issues so as not to upset the client.
2. Tell the client that long-term therapy will be most beneficial.
3. Encourage the client to keep follow-up appointments.
4. Ensure that all the client's basic needs are met before the visit ends.

Question 2

A nurse is helping a client use coping thoughts as a means of coping with stress. Which of the following anticipatory statements reflects the client's successful use of this technique?

1. I'm going to be all right. I won't let this surgery upset me.
2. I should begin relaxation by starting with my toes.
3. This really isn't happening to me.
4. Nothing really matters anymore.