The nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with a social phobia.Which client statement indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented?
A) "I try to avoid all situations where I am expected to talk in front of other people."
B) "I can control anxiety by deep breathing and relaxing before talking in front of other people."
C) "I take an antianxiety pill before I have to do anything in front of other people."
D) "I can have a drink before I speak in front of other people."

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A) People with social phobias may medicate themselves with alcohol or drugs to make it possible to endure social situations. This is not evidence that teaching has been effective. The individual with a social phobia may also avoid all situations in which the phobia occurs. This is also not evidence of successful instruction. Learning to control anxiety by deep breathing and relaxation is evidence that instruction about social phobias has been successful.
B) People with social phobias may medicate themselves with alcohol or drugs to make it possible to endure social situations. This is not evidence that teaching has been effective. The individual with a social phobia may also avoid all situations in which the phobia occurs. This is also not evidence of successful instruction. Learning to control anxiety by deep breathing and relaxation is evidence that instruction about social phobias has been successful.
C) People with social phobias may medicate themselves with alcohol or drugs to make it possible to endure social situations. This is not evidence that teaching has been effective. The individual with a social phobia may also avoid all situations in which the phobia occurs. This is also not evidence of successful instruction. Learning to control anxiety by deep breathing and relaxation is evidence that instruction about social phobias has been successful.
D) People with social phobias may medicate themselves with alcohol or drugs to make it possible to endure social situations. This is not evidence that teaching has been effective. The individual with a social phobia may also avoid all situations in which the phobia occurs. This is also not evidence of successful instruction. Learning to control anxiety by deep breathing and relaxation is evidence that instruction about social phobias has been successful.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Client Diagnosed with a Social