AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nursing Care for People with Severe Anxiety or Panic
A
Build relationships for patients to accept
B
Build relationships in a calm manner.
C
build relationships for patients to trust
D
create empathy for patients
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nursing interventions for anxiety disorders are: Stay calm and be nonthreatening. Maintain a calm, nonthreatening manner while working with client; anxiety is contagious and may be transferred from staff to client or vice versa. Assure client of safety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nurses can help reduce patient anxiety through many methods including effective communication, active listening, personal visits, medication, music, and aromatherapy. Each nurse develops ways to recognize signs that patients feel anxious or in distress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pharmacological therapy is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders; treatment regimen may include antidepressants and anxiolytics. Support the client’s defenses initially.

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