Gerald is being discharged from the psychiatric unit this afternoon, and you need to teach him about the medications he'll be taking. Gerald is exhibiting signs of moderate anxiety about his upcoming discharge
Based on Peplau's views regarding anxiety, when would be the best time to teach Gerald about his discharge medications?
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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