In this discussion, we’ll discuss anxiety, effective and ineffective interventions, and stress
management. Please include the following in your initial posting:
Describe a client from your clinical setting or work who experienced severe anxiety or panic.
Include a brief history and three most pertinent medications.
• Describe the assessment process for this patient.
• Identify at least one effective and one non-effective nursing intervention. Why did they
work? What didn’t work?
• Name and describe two stress reduction techniques you have used and whether they were
helpful or not in reducing stress.
Respond to at least to two other classmates and explain if you agree or disagree with how they
would handle a client who was having severe anxiety. If you do not agree, please provide how
they could have approached the client differently and provide supporting rationale and citations.
Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper
language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or
reference materials, be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.