A client who is experiencing Ineffective coping is taught by the nurse to use relaxation techniques accompanied by breathing exercises. The rationale for this therapy is to:
1. distract the anxious client.
2. calm agitated people.
3. reduce physiological changes that are detrimental to health.
4. provide an activity to do until the crisis team arrives.
ANS: 3
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