Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse counsels the spouse of a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder about how to cope with the client's anxiety. Which statement, made by the spouse, indicates that teaching is successful?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Recognizing anxiety as an unconscious conflict of needs demonstrates understanding of its psychological basis, indicating successful teaching. Other statements are incorrect or promote unhelpful actions like confrontation.