NCLEX RN Practice Question # 354
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A client with diabetes mellitus demonstrates acute anxiety when first admitted for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The appropriate intervention to decrease the client’s anxiety is to:
CorrectAnswer & Rationale.
Option 2 is correct
Rationale: The appropriate intervention is to address the client’s feelings related to the anxiety. Administering a sedative is not the most appropriate intervention. The nurse should not ignore the client’s anxious feelings. A client will not relate to medical terms, particularly when anxiety exists.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use therapeutic communication techniques to answer the question. Remember that the client’s feelings are the priority. Keeping this in mind will direct you easily to option 2. Review therapeutic communication techniques if you had difficulty with this question.
IncorrectAnswer & Rationale.
Option 2 is correct
Rationale: The appropriate intervention is to address the client’s feelings related to the anxiety. Administering a sedative is not the most appropriate intervention. The nurse should not ignore the client’s anxious feelings. A client will not relate to medical terms, particularly when anxiety exists.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use therapeutic communication techniques to answer the question. Remember that the client’s feelings are the priority. Keeping this in mind will direct you easily to option 2. Review therapeutic communication techniques if you had difficulty with this question.
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