Which verbal intervention would the nurse use when helping a patient who is experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety?

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A patient who is experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety requires brief,directive verbal interchanges aimed at increasing feelings of safety and security.It is not likely the patient will be able to stop the physical behaviors.Severely anxious patients are not able to evaluate their situation and give direction to the nurse or are they able to relate antecedent events to increasing anxiety.

Which Verbal Intervention Would the Nurse Use When Helping a Patient