A Patient Nervously Says, "Financial Problems Are Stressing My Marriage

Multiple Choice

A patient nervously says, "Financial problems are stressing my marriage. I've heard rumours about cutbacks at work; I am afraid I might get laid off." The patient's pulse is 112 per minute; respirations are 26 per minute; and blood pressure is 166/88. Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement?

A) Advise the patient, "Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest."
B) Direct the patient in slow and deep breathing via use of a positive, repeated word.
C) Suggest the patient consider that a new job might be better than the present one.
D) Tell the patient, "Relax by spending more time playing with your pet."