A patient is being discharged from the psychiatric unit this afternoon, and the nurse needs to teach the patient about discharge medications. The patient is exhibiting signs of moderate anxiety about the upcoming discharge
Based on Peplau's views regarding anxiety, the nurse would expect to implement the teaching plan at which time?
A) When his anxiety stabilizes at its current level
B) When his anxiety decreases to a mild level
C) When he is completely free of anxiety
D) When his anxiety escalates to the panic level
B
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