Anxiety Flashcard

Front

A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is experiencing a flash back. What is the priority intervention?

Back

Maintain and reassure the client of his or her safety and security.

Front

The nurse is using a cognitive intervention to decrease anxiety during a client’s panic attack. Which statement by the client would indicate that the intervention has been successful? Options: “I felt my anxiety increase, so I took lorazepam (Ativan) to decrease it.”, “I paced the halls until I felt my anxiety was under control.”, “I reminded myself that the panic attack would end soon, and it helped.”, “Thank you for staying with me. It helped to know staff was there.”

Back

“I reminded myself that the panic attack would end soon, and it helped.”

Front

A client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder complains of feeling out of control and states, “I just can’t do this anymore.” Which nursing action is a priority?

Back

Ask the client “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”

Front

When a client experiences a panic attack, which outcome is a priority?

Back

The client will remain safe throughout the duration of the attack.

Front

Which of the following would the nurse NOT expect to see in a client with post-traumatic stress disorder? Avoidance of activities that are associated with the trauma. Insomnia Recurrence of intrusive thoughts.

Back

Full range of affect.

Front

The nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients with phobias about anxiety reduction. Which client statement indicates effective learning? “I should confront my fear quickly to get over it.”, “Avoiding my fear is the best way to cope.”, “Using relaxation before exposure might help me manage anxiety.”, “Medication will cure my phobia.”

Back

“Using relaxation before exposure might help me manage anxiety.”

Front

A client with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed buspirone. Which teaching should the nurse include?

Back

Take this medication regularly, not just when anxious.

Front

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe anxiety. Which assessment finding is most consistent with this level of anxiety? Options: The client is pacing and unable to follow directions, The client states, “I feel restless but can still focus on class”, The client reports “butterflies in the stomach”, The client reports increased alertness and motivation

Back

The client is pacing and unable to follow directions

Front

A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is admitted after experiencing frequent flashbacks. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care? Options: Encourage the client to discuss the trauma in detail during flashbacks, Provide reassurance of safety and remain with the client during episodes, Discourage use of support groups to prevent re-traumatization, Administer benzodiazepines as the first-line treatment for PTSD

Back

Provide reassurance of safety and remain with the client during episodes

Front

A nurse is caring for a client who has social anxiety disorder. Which nursing intervention is most therapeutic?

Back

Role-play anxiety-producing situations to practice coping strategies