Non-Pharmacological Comfort Measures for Anxiety

Easy Basic Care And Comfort Non-pharmacological Comfort Measures

A nurse is providing care to a patient experiencing anxiety before a major surgical procedure. To help alleviate the patient's anxiety, the nurse considers various non-pharmacological comfort measures. Which of the following interventions would most effectively support the patient's comfort and reduce anxiety?

Administering a sedative prescribed by the physician.

Encouraging deep breathing exercises.

Playing soft music in the patient's room.

Offering the patient a warm cup of decaffeinated tea.

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