A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety

A patient in the emergency department shows disorganized behavior and incoherence after a friend suggested a homosexual encounter. In which room should the nurse place the patient?

a.

An interview room furnished with a desk and two chairs

b.

A small, empty storage room with no windows or furniture

c.

A room with an examining table, instrument cabinets, desk, and chair

d.

The nurses office, furnished with chairs, files, magazines, and bookcases

Which action should the nurse take first when caring for a person experiencing anxiety?

The nurse must first assess the person's anxiety level because this determines what interventions are likely to be effective. Treatment of anxiety disorders usually involves medication and therapy.

What are some coping strategies for anxiety?

Anxiety management strategies.
Slow breathing. When you're anxious, your breathing becomes faster and shallower. ... .
Progressive muscle relaxation. Find a quiet location. ... .
Stay in the present moment. ... .
Healthy lifestyle. ... .
Take small acts of bravery. ... .
Challenge your self-talk. ... .
Plan worry time. ... .
Get to know your anxiety..

What are 5 coping skills for anxiety?

Here are 11 tips for coping with an anxiety disorder:.
Keep physically active. ... .
Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs. ... .
Quit smoking, and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated beverages. ... .
Use stress management and relaxation techniques. ... .
Make sleep a priority. ... .
Eat healthy foods. ... .
Learn about your disorder..

Which questions are appropriate to ask a patient when assessing for obsessions and compulsions?

Screening questions for OCD*.
Do you have frequent unwanted thoughts that seem uncontrollable?.
Do you try to get rid of these thoughts and, if so, what do you do?.
Do you have rituals or repetitive behaviours that take a lot of time in a day?.
Do you wash or clean a lot?.
Do you keep checking things over and over again?.