A client, who was recently being laid off from work, is scheduled for a biopsy to detect a malignancy. When planning this client's care, which does the nurse include?
A) Reasons to delay the biopsy
B) Medicate around the clock for pain
C) Interventions to address anxiety
D) Social services to aid with financial planning
Answer: C
Risk factors for anxiety disorders include multiple stressors such as an illness occurring with a change in employment. The nurse should plan interventions to address anxiety. Social services may or may not be needed for the client's financial planning. Delaying the biopsy will not help reduce anxiety. There is no evidence to suggest the client is experiencing pain.
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