Which of the following are identified as psychoneurotic responses to severe anxiety as they appear in the DSM-5?
A. Somatic symptom disorders
B. Grief responses
C. Psychosis
D. Bipolar disorder
A
Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by preoccupation with physical symptoms for which there is no demonstrable organic pathology. One of the diagnostic criteria is a high level of anxiety about health concerns or illness.
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The nurse identifies characteristics of buffer regulation as including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The body's buffering system is more acid than base 2. Buffers neutralize excess acids or bases 3. Buffers are the last defense against acid-base balance changes in the body 4. The main buffer pair is sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid 5. The pH remains within its normal range as long as a ration of 20 parts of bicarbonate to 1 part of carbonic acid
The nurse believes that a physician's order is contrary to the accepted standard of care and could potentially harm the patient. What should the nurse do?
1. Follow the order anyway since the physician should know what is correct. 2. Ask another nurse to complete implementation of the order in question. 3. Ask a lawyer who would be liable if the patient is harmed. 4. #the physician regarding the order.
The patient with assessment findings of stroke has a normal CT scan upon admission to the emergency department. How should the nurse evaluate this information?
1. Intracranial aneurysm is a more likely diagnosis. 2. The patient must have a psychosomatic illness. 3. A second CT done later may show damage. 4. The patient should have an electroencephalogram.
A methodology for organizing client care through an episode of illness so that specific clinical and financial outcomes are achieved within an allotted time frame describes
a. a critical pathway c. problem-oriented records b. case management d. source-oriented charting