Which of the following is the role of the nurse when providing care to a client with a phobic disorder?
1. Encouraging the client to confront fears
2. Telling the client that the hospital is a safe place
3. Providing medication to help reduce the symptoms of the disorder
4. Providing comfort and alleviate emotional distress
4. Providing comfort and alleviate emotional distress
Rationale:
The role of the professional nurse caring for clients with phobic disorders is to provide comfort to the client and family and alleviate emotional distress. The nurse supports adaptive coping while empowering the client by providing information, accessing resources and communicating therapeutically. The nurse should not encourage the client to confront fears or tell the client that the hospital is a safe place. The client may or may not be prescribed medication for the disorder.
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