The nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling very stressed about her new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which response is most beneficial in addressing the patient's stress?
a. "I can't imagine how it must feel to have this disorder."
b. "What worries you the most about your fibromyalgia?"
c. "Light exercise and relaxation techniques may really help alleviate your stress."
d. "You can talk to your doctor about your stress and ask him to prescribe some anti-anxiety medication."
B
Although light exercise and relaxation techniques may be helpful in reducing stress, the nurse should first address concerns and provide information about the disorder. Providing necessary information is a major stress reducer. Stating only that the nurse "can't imagine how you feel" provides no therapeutic value, and medications are not a first-line treatment for stress.
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