Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Calm, brief, directive verbal interaction can help the patient gain control of the overwhelming feelings and impulses related to anxiety. Patients experiencing panic-level anxiety are unable to focus on reality; thus learning relaxation techniques is virtually impossible. Administering an anxiolytic medication should be considered if providing calm, brief, directive communication is ineffective. Although the patient is disorganized, violence may not be imminent, ruling out the intervention of preparing for physical control until other less-restrictive measures are proven ineffective.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A
Individuals who are agoraphobic generally acknowledge that the behavior is not constructive and that they do not really like it. Patients state they are unable to change the behavior. Patients with agoraphobia are not optimistic about change. Most families are dissatisfied when family members refuse to leave the house.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Measuring Patient Height
Patient wearing an abularm
Bilateral psoriasis on a patient’s knees.
Sandwich or capture enzyme immunoassay for patient IgM (double capture: IgM capture, Ag capture).