A client is diagnosed with illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms is the client most likely to exhibit? Select all that apply
A. Obsessive-compulsive traits
B. Pseudocyesis
C. Disabling fear of having a serious illness
D. Multiple pronounced physical symptoms
E. Depression
A, C, E
Illness anxiety disorder involves a preoccupation with and fear of having or acquiring a serious disease. Somatic symptoms are either absent or mild in intensity.
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The nurse is assessing voice sounds during a respiratory assessment. Which of these findings indicates a normal assessment? Select all that apply
a. Voice sounds are faint, muffled, and almost inaudible when the patient whispers "one, two, three" in a very soft voice. b. As the patient repeatedly says "ninety-nine," the examiner clearly hears the words "ninety-nine." c. When the patient speaks in a normal voice, the examiner can hear a sound but cannot exactly distinguish what is being said. d. As the patient says a long "ee-ee-ee" sound, the examiner also hears a long "ee-ee-ee" sound. e. As the patient says a long "ee-ee-ee" sound, the examiner hears a long "aaaaaa" sound.
In a nonequivalent control group design, the most serious threat to internal validity is:
A) Testing B) Selection C) Maturation D) History
Which assessment findings would be expected in a client who has had testosterone therapy?
1. Virilization 2. Precocious puberty 3. Electrolyte imbalance 4. Hepatomegaly
A nurse is working with a nutritionist regarding fortified sources of calcium. Which source would be essential for a client with nerve conduction issues?
A) Cereal B) Table salt C) Orange juice D) Oatmeal