The nurse explains that anxiety disorders differ from normal anxiety. Which statement accurately describes anxiety disorders?
a. Anxiety disorders develop into suicidal tendencies.
b. Anxiety disorders are seldom controlled.
c. Anxiety disorders interfere with effective functioning.
d. Anxiety disorders make maintenance of relationships impossible.
C
Anxiety disorders interrupt normal day-to-day functioning in the workplace and in family set-tings.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is blind. What technique should the nurse use when ambulating the patient?
a. Follow the patient with the patient's hand on the nurse's elbow. b. Precede the patient with the patient's hand on the nurse's elbow. c. Walk in front of the patient, telling the patient of any obstacles. d. Walk behind the patient with the nurse's hand on the patient's shoulder.
In the menstrual cycle, every month the female reproductive system generates an ovum. When the ovum is not fertilized, which of the following factors causes menstruation?
A) The production of progesterone by the corpus luteum begins to increase. B) The production of estrogen by the corpus luteum begins to decrease. C) The production of progesterone by the corpus luteum begins to decrease. D) The production of another ovum begins immediately.
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about antibodies. The nurse correctly explains that which type of response is triggered when antigens bind to antibodies on mast cells or baso-phils?
a. Acquired immune response b. Autoimmune response c. Hypersensitivity reaction d. Transplant rejection
A 38-week newborn is found to be small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following nursing interventions should be a priority in the care of this newborn?
1. Monitor for feeding difficulties. 2. Assess for facial paralysis. 3. Monitor for signs of hyperglycemia. 4. Maintain a warm environment.