When a client is experiencing severe anxiety, which of the following is the priority intervention?
A) Give the client medication immediately.
B) Move the client to a quiet environment.
C) Offer the client therapy to calm down.
D) Put the client in seclusion temporarily.
B
Feedback: Decreasing external stimuli will help lower the client's anxiety level. The client's safety is a priority. Anxious behavior can be escalated by external stimuli. In a large area, the client can feel lost and panicked, but a smaller room can enhance a sense of security.
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