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During admission to the psychiatric unit, a client is extremely anxious and reports being worried about the sun coming up the next day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement during the admission process?

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Rationale: A calm, matter-of-fact approach reduces anxiety by providing reassurance and stability, building trust during admission. Developing coping skills, administering sedatives, or asking 'why' are less immediate priorities.

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