A client who has been in an accident but is unhurt is displaying moderate anxiety, including
scattering of attention, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, and hyperventilation.
The statement indicating
that the nurse is reacting to the client's relief behavior rather than her needs is
a. "It must have been a frightening experience to be in an accident.".
b. "Accidents can result in all kinds of feelings. It must have been scary.".
c. "I'll stay with you in case you would like to share your feelings with me.".
d. "There is nothing physically wrong with you. You need to stop breathing so
rapidly.".
ANS: D
In option D the nurse is addressing the client's hyperventilation and other somatic symptoms rather
than her feelings about the accident. All other options address the client's feelings about the
accident.
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