A client tells a nurse that he gets anxious before examinations. His heart rate speeds up a bit, and his palms get sweaty. Once he starts taking the test, however, the client states that he begins to feel better and usually performs well
Which type of anxiety should the nurse recognize that this client is experiencing?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic-level
A
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A) Acute renal failure B) Massive adrenal release of glucocorticoids C) Myocardial stress D) Cell destruction
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1. Complete paralysis of lower extremities 2. Loss of bladder and bowel function 3. Motor function intact in upper extremities 4. Variable motor function in lower extremities
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