The nurse is writing a care plan for a patient with brain metastases. The nurse decides that an appropriate nursing diagnosis is anxiety related to lack of control over the health circumstances. In establishing this plan of care for the patient, the nurse should include what intervention?

(A) The patient will receive antianxiety medications every 4 hours. (B) The patients family will be instructed on planning the patients care. (C) The patient will be encouraged to verbalize concerns related to the disease and its treatment. (D) The patient will begin intensive therapy with the goal of distraction.Answer Explanation: Patients need the opportunity to exercise some control over their situation. A sense of mastery can be gained as they learn to understand the disease and its treatment and how to deal with their feelings. Distraction and administering medications will not allow the patient to gain control over anxiety. Delegating planning to the family will not help the patient gain a sense of control and autonomy.