A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremulous, and diaphoretic and experiences tachycardia and dyspnea. An extensive workup in an emergency department reveals no pathology
Which medical diagnosis is suspected, and what nursing diagnosis takes priority? A. Generalized anxiety disorder and a nursing diagnosis of fear
B. Altered sensory perception and a nursing diagnosis of panic disorder
C. Pain disorder and a nursing diagnosis of altered role performance
D. Panic disorder and a nursing diagnosis of panic anxiety
D
The nurse should suspect that the client has exhibited signs/symptoms of a panic disorder. The priority nursing diagnosis should be panic anxiety. Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, sudden-onset panic attacks in which the person feels intense fear, apprehension, or terror.
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The nurse bases her response on what information? 1. Agranulocytosis is an adverse reaction that occurs due to the interaction of MAOIs and decongestants. 2. MAOIs can trigger a hypertensive crisis if taken with sympathomimetics. 3. Flu-like symptoms are common when clients begin taking MAOIs. 4. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome presents with muscular rigidity following the ingestion of MAOIs.
The nurse prepares teaching material about nutrition for a community health fair. How should the nurse explain the structure of protein when providing this information?
a. It is structurally like fat b. It is only available in meats c. It is made up of amino acids d. It is structurally like carbohydrates
Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic with respiratory symptoms. His pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are as follows: a normal total lung capacity, a decreased PaO2, and an increased PaCO2. On assessment,
you auscultate coarse crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your diagnosis? a. Asthma c. Chronic bronchitis b. Emphysema d. Influenza
A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything." Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair
Which remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient? a. "You look nice this morning." b. "You're wearing a new shirt." c. "I like the shirt you are wearing." d. "You must be feeling better today."