Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the patient with generalized anxiety disorder GAD )?

1. Remaining safe throughout the duration of the panic attack is the priority outcome for the client.

TEST-TAKING HINT: All outcomes must be appropriate
for the situation described in the question. In the question, the client is experiencing a panic attack; having the client verbalize the positive effects of exercise would be inappropriate. All outcomes must be client-centered, specific, realistic, positive, and measurable, and contain a timeframe.

What should the nurse do to assess for GAD?

Nursing Management.
Assess for anxiety by asking if patient is feeling nervousness, fear, panic, having butterflies, feeling tense..
Assess autonomic nervous system: Check heart rate, breathing, sweating, dry mouth, tremor or twitching..
Use a anxiety tool to determine seveity of symptoms..

What is the most effective treatment for GAD?

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for GAD. Studies of different treatments for GAD have found the benefits of CBT may last longer than those of medication, but no single treatment works for everyone.

What are the best interventions with patients with anxiety?

The five best interventions to manage Chronic Anxiety.
Talk therapy..
Guided muscle relaxation..
Reframing of intrusive thoughts..
Exercise..
Deep breathing..