Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A client with a new diagnosis of hypertension expresses anxiety about lifestyle changes. Which nursing intervention is most effective in reducing the client's anxiety?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Teaching relaxation techniques directly addresses the client's anxiety by providing tools to manage stress, which can also help control hypertension. A pamphlet is informative but less immediate, a nutritionist referral is secondary, and false reassurance about medication dismisses the client's concerns.