Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with emphysema. The client is not currently reporting increased dyspnea, but the nurse has noted the client is anxious. Which nursing intervention(s) should be implemented?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Comfort measures (D) address anxiety non-pharmacologically. Inhalers/oxygen (A), lorazepam (B), or napping (C) are less immediate.