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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. After the patient’s wife leaves the room, the nurse notices the man looking down and squeezing his hands. Which of the following nursing actions would assist in decreasing the patient’s anxiety?
1.   Sit quietly on the chair in the room.
2.   Leave the room and pull the door closed.
3.   Leave the room and locate the patient’s wife.
4.   Complete your assessment as quickly as possible.


This is for my medical nursing class
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You can help the patient through active listening, providing information, and referring him for counseling as needed.
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9 years ago
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