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nenivikky

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of overwhelming anxiety. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?
 
  A. Risk for suicide
  B. Cardiac status
  C. Current stressors
  D. Substance use history

Question 2

Warren's college roommate actively resists going out with friends whenever they invite him. He says he can't stand to be around other people and confides to Warren They wouldn't like me anyway. Which disorder is Warren's roommate likely suffering from?
 
  A. Agoraphobia
  B. Mysophobia
  C. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
  D. Panic disorder


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CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although all of the listed aspects of assessment are important, the priority is to evaluate cardiac status since a person having an MI, CHF, or mitral valve prolapse can present with symptoms of anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Social anxiety disorder is an excessive fear of social situations R/T fear that one might do something embarrassing or be evaluated negatively by others.


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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