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A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Correct Answer: A


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1. Walking with the client at a gradually slower pace shows support and understanding.
2. It allows the nurse to assess the client's feelings and provide a calming presence.
3. This approach helps the client regulate emotions and decrease anxiety gradually.
4. It promotes a therapeutic relationship and demonstrates empathy towards the client's distress.

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B: Having a staff member escort the client to her room may feel restrictive and could escalate the client's anxiety.
C: Instructing the client to sit down and stop pacing may be perceived as controlling and may not address the client's heightened emotions.
D: Allowing the client to pace alone until physically tired does not provide immediate support or address the client's emotional needs.

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