A client has generalized anxiety disorder but is otherwise healthy. He is receiving buspirone daily
The topic that would be excluded from the health teaching plan is
a. the importance of daily aerobic exercise.
b. avoidance of foods and drinks containing caffeine.
c. effects and side effects of buspirone.
d. how to prevent the occurrence of flashbacks.
ANS: D
Flashbacks are not part of the symptom picture of generalized anxiety disorder. All other topics are
appropriate health teaching for this client.
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