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armygirl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A group of students is reviewing information about anxiety disorders in preparation for a class examination. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they state which of the following?

A) Anxiety disorders rank second to depression in psychiatric illnesses being treated.
B) Women experience anxiety disorders more often than do men.
C) Most anxiety disorders tend to be short term, with individuals achieving full recovery.
D) Anxiety disorders are more common among children than among adolescents.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has been under severe stress while caring for her elderly mother, who is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease.

The nurse explains that the client is adapting to the stress that she is experiencing because of which of the following?

A) Ability to survive in the midst of severe stress
B) Acceptance of others' help in caring for her mother
C) Success at being able to solve problems
D) Capability in setting reasonable personal goals

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Women experience anxiety disorders more often than do men by a 2-to-1 ratio. Anxiety disorders are the most common of the psychiatric illnesses treated by health care providers. They tend to be chronic and persistent illnesses, with full recovery more likely among those who do not have other mental or physical illnesses. Anxiety disorders are the most common condition of adolescents, with one in three having an anxiety disorder.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Adaptation can be conceptualized as a person's capacity to survive and flourish. Adaptation, or lack of it, affects three important areas: health, psychological well-being, and social functioning. A period of stress may compromise any or all of these areas. If a person copes successfully with stress, he or she returns to a previous level of adaptation. Successful coping results in an improvement in health, well-being, and social functioning. Accepting help, solving problems, and setting reasonable goals are means for achieving adaptation.