A nurse is caring for a client experiencing severe anxiety in a busy hospital unit with frequent noise and interruptions. Which intervention would most effectively promote a therapeutic environment for this client?
Explain to the client that the hospital environment cannot be controlled and encourage them to focus on deep breathing exercises.
Provide the client with educational materials about managing anxiety in stressful environments.
Transfer the client to a private room and dim the lights to reduce external stimulation.
Increase monitoring by frequently entering the room to assess the client's level of distress.
The correct answer involves creating a calm and quiet space, which is essential in reducing external stimuli that can exacerbate anxiety. Providing a physical environment conducive to relaxation plays a key role in therapeutic communication and emotional support. Other answers are incorrect because while they may address elements of care, they do not directly address the modification of the physical or environmental triggers causing distress.
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