A nurse on duty finds that a client is anxious about the results of laboratory testing. Which intervention by the nurse reflects a supportive intervention?
A) Sitting with the client to encourage her to talk
B) Telling the laboratory technician to speed up the results
C) Calling the physician for an order for an anxiolytic
D) Educating the client about reducing risk factors

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sitting with the client to encourage her to talk shows empathy, active listening, and creates a supportive environment for the client. It also allows the nurse to assess the client's anxiety level and provide appropriate interventions. Option B is not an appropriate intervention because the nurse cannot speed up laboratory results, and rushing the laboratory technician may compromise the accuracy of the test results. Option C is not appropriate because the nurse should not administer an anxiolytic without a physician's order. Option D is not appropriate because it does not address the client's immediate emotional needs.

A Nurse on Duty Finds That a Client Is Anxious