A client who is a university student states that before taking an examination he feels a heightened
sense of awareness and a sense of restlessness. The nurse can correctly assess the client's situation
as
a. possible hypoglycemia.
b. possible hyperthyroidism.
c. mild depression.
d. mild anxiety.
ANS: D
Mild anxiety is rarely obstructive to the task at hand. It may be helpful to the client by promoting
study and making him more aware of the nuances of questions. The other problems mentioned have
quite different symptoms.
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