The nurse is caring for a client who is highly agitated due to increased anxiety. What should the nurse provide this client?
1. Frequent snacks
2. DVD movies
3. An iPod
4. A calm, quiet environment
Answer: 4
1. Frequent snacks will not help the client deal with anxiety.
2. Movies could cause more stimulation.
3. An iPod might be too much stimulation for a highly anxious client.
4. The client with a high anxiety level should be provided with a calm, quiet environment in order to reduce stimuli.
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