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The nurse is updating a care plan for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety. Which patient behavior might suggest that the problem is resolving?
 
  a. Pacing in the hallway at intervals
  b. Using relaxation techniques
  c. Speaking rapidly when spoken to
  d. Avoiding eye contact

Question 2

Before entering the room of a patient who is angry and yelling, the nurse removes her stethoscope from around her neck. The best rationale for doing so is that the stethoscope:
 
  a. Could be used by the patient to hurt her
  b. Might cause the patient not to trust her
  c. Would distract her from focusing on the patient
  d. Will function as another stressor for the patient


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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