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strangeaffliction

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The client is being admitted to the mental health unit because he is convinced that he is dying, despite normal test and examination results. He complains of fatigue, an inability to eat, severe loneliness, and episodes of shortness of breath.
 
  The first priority in helping the client is his 1. inability to eat.
  2. social isolation.
  3. shortness of breath.
  4. complaints of fatigue.

Question 2

Which statements best describe an anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Anxiety is expressed in ineffective ways.
  b. Coping mechanisms are used to deal with anxiety.
  c. Coping mechanisms do not relieve anxiety.
  d. Defense mechanisms are used occasionally.



mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

3
The first and most basic need is to breathe.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Maladaptive coping mechanisms do not relieve stress, which constitutes an anxiety disorder. Using coping mechanisms to deal with anxiety and using defense mechanisms occasionally are effective ways of dealing with anxiety.



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