A nurse has been working with a client who witnessed a traumatic event and is now experiencing panic-level anxiety. The desired outcome is:
1. Stated improvement of self-esteem.
2. Absence of anxiety.
3. Hope for the future.
4. Anxiety is maintained at a manageable level.
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Rationale: The desired outcome is for the client to maintain anxiety at a manageable level. Anxiety is the result of adaptation to a changing world; its absence would be impossible. There is no data to suggest the client is not hopeful for the future. During panic-level anxiety, it is not reasonable for the client to state improvement of self-esteem.
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