A client diagnosed with lung cancer is about to undergo a lobectomy. In order to decrease the client's anxiety, the nurse plans to:
1. teach the client about the side effects of pain medications.
2. teach the client how to cough and deep breathe.
3. take the client on a tour of the ICU.
4. tell the client the head of the bed will be elevated.
Answer: 3
1. Teaching the client about side effects of medications could increase the client's anxiety, even though it is necessary.
2. Teaching the client how to cough and deep breathe is not an anxiety-reducing activity.
3. Taking the client on a tour of the ICU, introducing the client to the staff, and demonstrating the equipment used will reduce fear because the client will know what to expect.
4. Raising the head of the bed will not reduce anxiety.
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