When caring for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder the nurse should:

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B) Maintain a calm environment, teach deep breathing and relaxation techniques, and administer prescribed anxiolytics. GAD nursing: calm environment, therapeutic presence, teach coping (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery), distraction, medication management (SSRIs, buspirone, PRN benzos short-term). Avoid caffeine. CBT referral.

When caring for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder the nurse should:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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