Author Question: A patient's family member died in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion The patient says, I can't ... (Read 41 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient's family member died in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion

The patient says, I can't go into tall buildings because I get sweaty, my heart races, and I can't breathe. I get terrifying feelings the building will explode. These symptoms suggest which diagnosis?
a. OCD
b. Generalized anxiety disorder
c. Acute stress disorder
d. Specific phobia

Question 2

A 10-year-old boy is diagnosed with gender identity disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

a. Having tea parties with dolls
b. A compromised sexual response cycle
c. Identifying with other boys who are athletic
d. Intense urges to watch his parents having sex

Brenm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The patient has a severe and persistent fear of entering tall buildings. The extreme physical and emotional reactions are consistent with panic-level anxiety. The scenario does not suggest any of the other options as diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

A
An individual with gender identity disorder feels trapped in the body of the wrong gender and at odds with the roles associated with that gender. A child with this diagnosis is likely to engage in play associated with the opposite gender. The other options are not age appropriate or characteristically seen in children with gender identity disorder.