[Verified Answer]: The nurse is developing a plan of care for…

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client admitted with generalized anxiety disorder who is undergoing treatment for abdominal surgery. What behavioral intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to include for this client? The nurse will provide care in a calm and trusting manner to reduce anxiety for the client. The nurse will encourage verbalization of feelings of anxiety to the nursing staff. The nurse will keep environmental stimuli at a minimum during all interactions. The nurse will assist the client with identifying three factors that increase anxiety.