The Nurse Plans to Encourage an Anxious Patient to Talk

The nurse plans to encourage an anxious patient to talk about his feelings and concerns.The rationale for this intervention is that:

A) talking serves as constructive distraction and reduces the patient's anxiety.
B) stating concerns aloud becomes less overwhelming and promotes problem solving.
C) focusing on and validating what is occurring in the environment reduces anxiety.
D) exploring feelings reduces one's sense of powerlessness and lessens anxiety.