What action by a student before taking a test should indicate to a nursing instructor that the student is demonstrating signs of moderate anxiety?
a. Studies for 6 hours
b. Sleeps 6 hours because of fatigue
c. Vomits
d. Argues about the scheduling of the test
ANS: C
Symptoms of anxiety include the following: vocal changes, rapid speech, increased pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, tremors, restlessness, increased perspiration, nausea, decreased appetite, diarrhea, frequent urination, and vomiting.
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