The rapid onset of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that results in chest pain, shortness of breath, and the signs of impending doom is known as ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
panic disorder
Also referred to as panic attacks. Before considering a diagnosis of panic disorder, organic
causes should be ruled out. These may include hyperthyroidism, hyperglycemia, epilepsy,
and mitral valve prolapse.
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What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for this client? A) Teach him postural drainage. B) Teach him how to perform huffing. C) Teach him to use a mini-nebulizer. D) Teach him how to use a metered dose inhaler.
While caring for a client with a gastrostomy (GT) tube, it is important for the nurse to:
1. clean it weekly. 2. flush it with water before and after the feeding. 3. change the GT tube daily. 4. not give medications through the tube.
A nurse cares for an older adult who is nonresponsive and surrounded by family. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I am here for you, how can I be helpful?" B) "I know just how you feel, my mother died last month." C) "I'll leave you alone so that you can grieve in private." D) "She was a really nice lady; she did a good job raising you."
In order to raise body temperature, prostaglandins act on which area of the brain?
A. medulla B. hippocampus C. hypothalamus D. hindbrain