A Nurse on Duty Finds That a Client Is Anxious

Multiple Choice

A nurse on duty finds that a client is anxious about the results of laboratory testing. Which intervention by the nurse reflects a supportive intervention?

A) Sitting with the client to encourage her to talk
B) Telling the laboratory technician to speed up the results
C) Calling the physician for an order for an anxiolytic
D) Educating the client about reducing risk factors