43.  The nurse believes a patient has high levels of stress…

43.  The nurse believes a patient has high levels of stress at home. The patient is angry and states, “It’s too much for me to handle. You don’t know what I am going through.” Which are the most appropriate responses by the nurse? Select all that apply.

22.  A middle-aged patient tells the nurse they are feeling…

22.  A middle-aged patient tells the nurse they are feeling a bit anxious lately. The nurse wants to educate the patient about coping mechanisms they can use to relieve anxiety symptoms. Which intervention would be considered an adaptive coping mechanism to offer the patient?