Anxiety impairs problem-solving ability. Which of the following interventions does a nurse implement when helping clients in the problem- solving process to formulate decisions?
A) The nurse does not support the implementation of a decision if it is not one the nurse will personally prefer.
B) The nurse helps the clients in identifying problems.
C) The nurse ensures that the client does not change his or her mind at any time.
D) The nurse influences the client's preferences.

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The nurse should help the clients in identifying problems as a part of the problem-solving process. The other options are not appropriate interventions. The nurse's personal preferences should not influence the clients' decisions (Option A), the client should be free to change their mind as they work through the problem-solving process (Option C), and the nurse should not influence the client's preferences (Option D) but rather provide support and guidance.

Anxiety Impairs Problem-Solving Ability