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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client recently admitted to a mental health unit for severe anxiety. The client appears tense and avoids eye contact. Which of the following actions by the nurse is the MOST effective in promoting a therapeutic environment for this client?

  • Ensure the room is tidy and the lighting is subdued to promote physical calmness.

  • Sit with the client in silence, maintaining an open and non-threatening posture.

  • Immediately encourage the client to verbalize their feelings and fears.

  • Leave the client alone for an extended period to provide them with personal space.

NCLEX RN
Psychosocial Integrity
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