The patient voices feeling very stressed regarding her immune deficiency diagnosis and the care regimen. Which response by the nurse is most beneficial in addressing the patient's stress?
a. "I can't imagine how it must feel to have this disorder and all of the treatment re-gimen that goes along with it."
b. "What worries you the most about your immune disorder?"
c. "Light exercise and relaxation techniques may really help alleviate your stress."
d. "Maybe you should talk to your doctor about your stress so he can prescribe some antianxiety medication."
B
Although light exercise and relaxation techniques may be helpful in reducing stress, the nurse should first address concerns and provide information about the disorder. Providing necessary information is a major stress reducer. Stating only that the nurse "can't imagine how you feel" provides no therapeutic value, and medications are not a first-line treatment for stress.
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