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During an interview, a client reports an intense fear of spiders, stating, I can't be near them. I get so upset. I start to sweat and hyperventilate if I see one. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
 
  A) Algophobia
  B) Entomophobia
  C) Arachnophobia
  D) Cynophobia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic stress because of job loss and financial difficulties. When evaluating the client's assessment findings, the nurse would anticipate finding an elevated antibody titer to which of the following?
 
  A) Herpes simplex viruses
  B) Herpes zoster viruses
  C) Acquired immune deficiency viruses
  D) Influenza viruses



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The client is describing arachnophobia, a fear of spiders. Algophobia is a fear of pain, entomophobia is a fear of insects, and cynophobia is a fear of dogs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Research has shown that antibody titers to Epstein-Barr and herpes simplex viruses are elevated in stressed populations.



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