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Varcarolis Chapter 15 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the nurse perform first? a. Verify the patient's learning style. b. Lower the patient's current anxiety. c. Create...

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Varcarolis Chapter 15 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)


A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient

experiencing severe anxiety. Which action should the nurse perform first?




a. Verify the patient's learning style.


b. Lower the patient's current anxiety.


c. Create outcomes and a teaching plan.


d. Assess how the patient uses defense mechanisms. - Answer✔️✔️-ANS: B


A woman is 5'7", 160 lbs. and wears a size 8 shoe. She says, "My feet are

huge. I've asked three orthopedists to surgically reduce my feet." This

person tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social

settings, conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is

likely?




a. Social anxiety disorder



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b. Body dysmorphic disorder


c. Separation anxiety disorder


d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder due to a medical condition - Answer✔️✔️-

ANS: B


A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An

appropriate response for the nurse would be:




a. "What would you like me to do to help you?"


b. "Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?"


c. "I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example."


d. "You must get your feelings under control before we can continue." -

Answer✔️✔️-ANS: C


A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming!

They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or

respond to verbal interventions. The initial nursing intervention of highest

priority is to


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a. provide for the patient's safety.


b. encourage clarification of feelings.


c. respect the patient's personal space.


d. offer an outlet for the patient's energy. - Answer✔️✔️-ANS: A


A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming!

They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or

respond to verbal interventions. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest

priority?




a. Fear


b. Risk for injury


c. Self-care deficit


d. Disturbed thought processes - Answer✔️✔️-ANS: B


A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive

thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the

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