Interfering with her ability to function in her daily life

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Susan is hospitalized as she is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder that is interfering with her ability to function in her daily life. Her provider just informed her that the treatment team is developing a care plan that includes medication and education regarding coping skills/lifestyle modifications. Susan tends to ask a lot of questions, and as her nurse, you want to be fully prepared to help her with her new treatment plan.

1. Identify a possible medication for anxiety disorder and what patient information (side effects and patient education) will you need to give Susan?

2. What are appropriate coping mechanisms/lifestyle modifications for Susan's anxiety? (Provide at least two and include why the skills are helpful for her disorder.)

3. What other nursing interventions are appropriate for anxiety? Describe at least one. (You must explain the intervention and not just name it.)

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