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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

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Which of the following is not a nursing intervention for a patient with a diagnosis of anxiety related to the surgical procedure?
  1. Teach the patient techniques that will help them to relax.
  2. Call a social worker to come and stay with the patient.
  3. Help the patient to verbalize why they are feeling anxious.
  4. Remove outside factors that may be overstimulating.
Explanation
Answer: B-The nurse who is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of anxiety related to the surgical procedure should not simply call a social worker to come and stay with the patient. The nurse should try to remain with the patient as much as possible in order to help them verbalize anxious feelings and to prepare them for the surgery. Teaching the patient relaxation techniques and minimizing outside distractions can also help to relieve anxiety.
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