The nurse is providing care to a client in the emergency department who received a breathing treatment earlier. The nurse is now preparing the client for a procedure and notes that the client is breathing in a shallow manner and the client's hands are trembling. Which action will help decrease the client's level of anxiety?

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Explaining procedures in a calm and reassuring manner can help decrease a client's anxiety level. This intervention is non-invasive and can be done quickly by the nurse. Requesting the immediate presence of the healthcare provider or providing oxygen may not necessarily address the client's anxiety level. Postponing the procedure should only be considered if the client's anxiety is severe and unmanageable.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client in the Emergency