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melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse notes that a client being treated for an anxiety disorder is becoming more anxious as he sits in a congested, noisy room waiting for his turn to see the therapist. The nurse should inter-vene by:

1. Calling security guards to stand by in an area near the waiting room
2. Taking the client to an unoccupied interview room
3. Notifying the therapist of the need to see the client stat
4. Requesting prn anxiolytic medication for the client

Question 2

The nurse has been working with a client who experiences anxiety. The goal is that the client will identify early symptoms of anxiety. Which outcome would the nurse evaluate as indicative that the client is making progress toward this goal? The client:

1. Retrospectively connects stress situations and anxiety
2. Reports no symptoms of anxiety for 1 week
3. Practices relaxation techniques daily
4. Recognizes that others also experience anxiety

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
A congested, noisy environment is not conducive to maintenance of low anxiety. Moving the client to a less stimulating environment may be all that is needed for the client to lower his anxi-ety level. Each of the other options will be unnecessary if the nurse intervenes early.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
This indicates growth in learning the precipitants of anxiety. Option 2 is not realistic. Option 3 is beneficial but not related to the goal. Option 4 reduces egocentricity but is not related to the goal.