A nurse has instructed a client with panic disorder about how to use the technique of positive self-talk. The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when the client verbalizes which statement to use during an impending panic atta
A) "I am feeling very nervous right now."
B) "I can handle this anxiety; it will be over shortly."
C) "I am taking medication to eliminate these symptoms."
D) "Relax your muscles, relax your muscles."
Ans: B
An example of positive self-talk is when the client says, "This is only anxiety; it will be over shortly." These types of positive statements can give the individual a focal point and reduce fear when panic symptoms begin.
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