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craiczarry · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is identifying goals of care for a client with anxiety. Which goals would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Patient will have no anxiety.
2. Patient will express reduced anxiety.
3. Patient will discuss feelings of anxiety.
4. Patient will learn skills to cope with anxiety.
5. Patient will keep anxiety at a manageable level.

Question 2

A client given a benzodiazepine for general anxiety disorder has a paradoxical reaction to the medication. When planning to administer the next scheduled dose of the benzodiazepine, the nurse should:

1. Notify the physician and request a lower dose of the benzodiazepine.
2. Observe the client closely, since the reaction could occur a second time.
3. Explain to the client that the reactions will decrease as the body adjusts to the medication.
4. Hold the drug and inform the physician of the client's reaction.

amandalm · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. It is not the goal of the nurse to relieve all anxiety. Some anxiety is a necessary protective mechanism that allows people to be alert.
2. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves so that anxiety can be kept at a manageable level.
3. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves.
4. Nurses try to help patients understand themselves, so they can learn new coping skills.
5. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves so that anxiety can be kept at a manageable level.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Altering the dose will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
2. A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
3. A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
4. A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs.