A nurse on duty finds that a client is anxious about the results of laboratory testing. Which intervention by the nurse reflects a supportive intervention?
A) Sitting with the client to encourage her to talk
B) Telling the laboratory technician to speed up the results
C) Calling the physician for an order for an anxiolytic
D) Educating the client about reducing risk factors
Ans: A
Supportive interventions include recognizing the need for encouragement, unconditional acceptance of behaviors, and the positive effects of being present for clients during stress or crisis. To support the anxious client, the nurse should sit with her and encourage her to talk. Telling the laboratory technician to speed up the results, or calling the physician and taking orders for anxiolytics are inappropriate supportive interventions. Educating the client about reducing risk factors is an educational intervention.
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