The nurse notes that a patient being treated for an anxiety disorder is becoming more anxious sitting in a congested, noisy room waiting to see the therapist
Which intervention will the nurse implement initially to assist the patient in de-escalating his anxiety?
a. Offering to reschedule the patient's appointment
b. Taking the patient to an unoccupied interview room
c. Notifying the therapist of the need to see the patient stat
d. Requesting oral prn anxiolytic medication for the patient
ANS: B
A congested, noisy environment is not conducive to maintenance of low anxiety. Moving the patient to a less stimulating environment may be all that is needed for the patient to lower his anxiety level. The other options may not be necessary if the nurse intervenes effectively.
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