Which nursing intervention specifically helps reduce a patient's anxiety?
1) Teaching the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration
2) Giving clear fact pertaining to the patient's circumstances
3) Promoting small group activities to improve self-esteem
4) Monitoring the patient for the risk of suicide
ANS: 2
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A) Resistance to change B) Insufficient number of electronic devices C) Slow to use technology to its full potential D) Limited time to learn the electronic system
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