Nursing interventions
Nursing interventions ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is providing emotional support to a postpartum client who is experiencing stress and anxiety.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
These actions demonstrate empathy and support for the client who is experiencing stress and anxiety.
These actions demonstrate empathy and support for the client who is experiencing stress and anxiety.
These actions demonstrate empathy and support for the client who is experiencing stress and anxiety.
Advising the client to rest as much as possible and avoid visitors may isolate the client and worsen her emotional state.
Helping the client identify coping strategies and relaxation techniques is not enough to address the underlying causes of stress and anxiety.
The correct answer is choice A, B and C. These actions demonstrate empathy and support for the client who is experiencing stress and anxiety.
The nurse should encourage the client to express her feelings and concerns, validate the client’s emotions and reassure her that they are normal, and suggest the client to join a support group or seek counseling if needed.
Choice D is wrong because advising the client to rest as much as possible and avoid visitors may isolate the client and worsen her emotional state.
The client may benefit from social support and interaction with others who can provide comfort and assistance.
Choice E is wrong because helping the client identify coping strategies and relaxation techniques is not enough to address the underlying causes of stress and anxiety.
The nurse should also explore the client’s feelings and concerns, validate her emotions, and offer referrals to mental health services if needed.