A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the nurse perform first?
A) Verify the patient's learning style.
B) Lower the patient's current anxiety.
C) Create outcomes and a teaching plan.
D) Assess how the patient uses defence mechanisms.
Correct Answer:
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