A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?

Picture taking the stress you feel and pushing it down and out of your feet.

Focus on a pleasant memory and express your emotions in writing.

Think about a positive outcome to a stressful situation.

Tighten a muscle group, then release the tension and move to the next one.