Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A client diagnosed with pulmonary edema exhibits severe anxiety. The nurse is preparing to carry out prescribed treatment. Which intervention should the nurse use to meet the needs of the client in a holistic manner?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Pulmonary edema is accompanied by extreme fear and anxiety. Because the client typically experiences a sense of impending doom, the nurse should remain with the client as much as possible. Family members can emotionally support the client, but they are not able to respond to physiological needs and symptoms. In fact, they are typically in psychological distress themselves. Options 2 and 3 do not provide for the psychological needs of the client in distress.