Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxie

Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxiety who practices relaxa-tion techniques regularly, requires follow-up by the nurse?

1. “I want to share this with my sister; her life is stressful, too.”
2. “Relaxation gives me a sense of being in control of my anxiety.”
3. “Relaxation helps me feel less physically tense so my blood pressure is lower.”
4. “If I practice relaxation techniques often enough, I won’t need my antianxiety medication anymore.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Complementary therapies are those therapies used in addition to conventional treatment recom-mended by the person’s health care provider. They do not replace the prescribed treatment plan.