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Alainaaa8

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When caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack, which nursing interventions are most appropriate? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Leaving the client alone to maintain privacy
  B) Reducing stimuli in the immediate environment
  C) Speaking loudly and forcefully to gain client's attention
  D) Administering anti-anxiety medication as ordered

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-IV clusters into which personality disorders may be grouped?
 
  a. anxiety and fear based
  b. dramatic and emotional
  c. odd and eccentric
  d. passive and aggressive



TheDev123

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Answer to Question 1

B, D

Answer to Question 2

D
Passive and aggressive are not one of the DSM-IV clusters into which personality disorders may be grouped. According to the DSM the groupings consist of disorders that exhibit anxiety and fear behaviors; dramatic and emotional behaviors; and odd and eccentric behaviors.



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