A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

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Rationale: Nursing interventions that address GAD symptoms should include encouraging the client to recognize signs of escalating anxiety,to employ relaxation techniques,to cognitively reframe thoughts about anxiety-provoking situations,and to avoid caffeinated products.Avoiding situations that cause stress is not an appropriate intervention,because avoidance does not help the client overcome anxiety and because not all situations are easily avoidable.

A Nurse Has Been Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Generalized