When working with clients and families under severe or chronic stress, the nurse should
a. avoid interaction with the individuals until the stress level is normalized
b. provide communication via written form only
c. speak in simple terms repeating information as needed
d. obtain medications for these individuals to take to decrease their anxiety before any interaction with them
C
If stress becomes severe or chronic, anxiety may seriously impede the receiver's ability to understand even the simplest of messages.
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