A patient is demonstrating severe (+3) anxiety. Nursing interventions will center around:

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Severe anxiety requires intervention to relieve the heightened tension and discomfort that the patient is experiencing. Perceptions are often distorted, focusing is difficult, and problem solving is impossible, even with help. Environmental simplification and kind, firm directions are approaches to decreasing stimuli and pressure. The other options will not be as effective.

A Patient Is Demonstrating Severe (+3) Anxiety