Anxiety

A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, “I feel undone.” An appropriate response for the nurse would be:

A pt preparing for surgery has anxiety and is unable to understand preop information. Which is most important?

A nurse wants to teach coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which should the nurse perform first?

For a patient experiencing panic, which nursing intervention should be implemented first?

Which assessment questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask a pt with possible OCD?

A pt is experiencing anxiety. The nurse encourages the pt to talk about feelings and concerns. What is the rationale

A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of GAD. Which question would be most appropriate to ask?

When alprazolam is prescribed for a pt who experiences acute anxiety, health teaching should include instructions to

A nurse plans health teaching for a pt diagnosed with GAD who begins taking lorazepam. What info should be included?

A student says, “Before taking a test, I feel very alert and a little restless.” This is an example of

The nurse assesses an pt who is socially withdrawn and hoards. Which nursing diagnoses likely apply to this individual?

A patient experiencing panic suddenly began running and shouting, “I’m going to explode!” Select the nurse’s best action

A pt performs ritualistic hand washing. Which action should be implemented to help the pt develop more effective coping?

Which statement by a patient with episodes of anxiety is mostly likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?

A nurse assesses an individual who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment indicates the possibility of OCD?