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jessicacav

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient preparing for surgery has moderate anxiety and is unable to understand preoperative information. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
 
  a. Reassure the patient that all nurses are skilled in providing postoperative care.
  b. Present the information again in a calm manner using simple language.
  c. Tell the patient that staff is prepared to promote recovery.
  d. Encourage the patient to express feelings to family.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
 
  a. Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?
  b. Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?
  c. Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?
  d. Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?


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

ANS: B
Giving information in a calm, simple manner will help the patient grasp the important facts. Introducing extraneous topics as described in the distracters will further scatter the patient's attention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients with generalized anxiety disorder frequently engage in excessive worrying. They are less likely to engage in ritualistic behavior, fear social situations, or have been involved in a highly traumatic event.


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