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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient diagnosed with moderate (+2) anxiety. Which assessment findings are most likely?
 
  a. Distorted perceptions, disorientation, and defensiveness.
  b. Poor concentration, narrow perceptions, and irritability.
  c. Irrational reasoning and loss of contact with reality.
  d. Alertness, attentiveness, and accurate perceptions.

Question 2

The most serious assessment findings associated with barbiturate withdrawal are
 
  a. delirium and seizures.
  b. muscle twitching and anxiety.
  c. nausea, vomiting, and tremors.
  d. orthostatic hypotension and weakness.


dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
In moderate anxiety states, the body is preparing for protective action. Cognitive symptoms include difficulty concentrating, distractibility, narrowed perceptions, short attention span, tangentiality or circumstantiality, and decreased problem-solving ability. Alertness is associated with mild anxiety. Distorted perceptions are associated with severe anxiety. Irrational reasoning is associated with panic.

Answer to Question 2

A
Delirium and seizures are considered serious withdrawal symptoms requiring immediate medical attention because of the risk of death. Minor withdrawal symptoms include all the symptoms listed in the incorrect options.


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