ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The client expresses anxiety prior to an upcoming procedure. Which should the nurse implement first to assist the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to take slow, deep breaths is a direct and effective technique for managing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and enhancing emotional well-being. This approach empowers the client to regain a sense of control.
Option A, calling the HCP for a sedative, may be appropriate later but is not the immediate intervention; it delays addressing the client's anxiety. Option B, notifying the family, does not directly address the client's immediate feelings and may not provide the necessary support. Option D minimizes the client's feelings and can lead to increased anxiety, as it does not offer constructive coping strategies.
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