You have agreed to work with an AIDS patient who is very anxious. What would be an appropriate nursing intervention to aid this patient in decreasing her level of anxiety?
A) Teach the patient guided imagery.
B) Instruct the patient in planning activities interspersed with periods of rest.
C) Increase activity level by walking with patient.
D) Give Cymbalta as ordered.
Ans: A
Feedback: Measures such as relaxation and guided imagery may be beneficial because they decrease anxiety, which contributes to weakness and fatigue. Cymbalta is an antidepressant rather than an antianxiety medication, so option D is incorrect. Options B and C are incorrect as they do nothing to decrease the anxiety level of the patient.
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