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LaDunn

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Which question would assist the nurse in determining whether the patient has been expe-riencing anxiety?
 
  a. Have you had difficulty concentrating lately?
  b. Have you been feeling sad and especially lonely?
  c. Do you have a history of failed personal relationships?
  d. Do you frequently experience difficulty controlling your anger?

Question 2

Discharge preparation for a patient includes the administration of the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAS). When asked by the patient to explain the purpose of the assessment the nurse responds:
 
  a. It is an assessment tool used to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety.
  b. The tool is used to help confirm the diagnosis of anxiety disorder.
  c. This tool helps determine if your symptoms have improved with treatment.
  d. It helps identify the presence of any other disorder associated with anxiety.



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lcapri7

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Concentration difficulties occur when moderate or greater levels of anxiety are present. Loneliness is more related to mood. A failed personal relationship is more related to poor self-esteem. Inability to control anger is related to poor impulse control.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The HAS is a valid and time-tested tool that gives the most objective measure of the degree to which anxiety has been effectively treated. The HAS does not evaluate for symptoms of anxiety or act as a diagnosis tool for anxiety or another other associated disorder.




LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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