The nurse is identifying goals of care for a client with anxiety. Which goals would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Patient will have no anxiety.
2. Patient will express reduced anxiety.
3. Patient will discuss feelings of anxiety.
4. Patient will learn skills to cope with anxiety.
5. Patient will keep anxiety at a manageable level.
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
1. It is not the goal of the nurse to relieve all anxiety. Some anxiety is a necessary protective mechanism that allows people to be alert.
2. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves so that anxiety can be kept at a manageable level.
3. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves.
4. Nurses try to help patients understand themselves, so they can learn new coping skills.
5. Nurses try to help clients understand themselves so that anxiety can be kept at a manageable level.
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