The nurse notes that a patient being treated for an anxiety disorder is becoming more anxious sitting in a congested,noisy room waiting to see the therapist.Which intervention will the nurse implement initially to assist the patient in de-escalating his anxiety?

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A congested,noisy environment is not conducive to maintenance of low anxiety.Moving the patient to a less stimulating environment may be all that is needed for the patient to lower his anxiety level.The other options may not be necessary if the nurse intervenes effectively.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient Being Treated for an Anxiety