A nurse has been counseling a patient with generalized anxiety disorder to increase the patient's anxiety self-control. The patient has identified several stressful situations that cause physical and psychological manifestations of anxiety
Which indicator should the nurse monitor relative to the Nursing Outcomes Classification outcome of anxiety self-control? a. Plans coping strategies for stressful situations
b. Identifies situations that precipitate hostility
c. Refrains from destroying property
d. Identifies alternatives to aggression
A
Plans coping strategies is directly related to having identified situations that precipitate anxiety and represents a necessary step in achieving anxiety self-control. The other options are indicators of progress in aggression self-control.
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1. Democratic 2. Patriarchal 3. Socialist 4. Communication structure
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a. Water outdoor plants with a nozzle and hose. b. Walk to the mailbox in the summer. c. Encourage yearly eye examinations. d. Use bathtubs without safety strips. e. Keep pathways clutter free.
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