Exam 12: Anxiety and Related Disorders

To assist patients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, nursing interventions of high priority do which of the following?

Which prescription medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder?

A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder has this nursing diagnosis: Anxiety related to __________ as evidenced by inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which phrase correctly completes the etiological portion of the diagnosis?

A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder has been in treatment for 4 weeks. The patient says, "Although I'm still having pain, I notice it less and am able to perform more activities." The nurse should evaluate the treatment plan as which of the following?

When alprazolam (Xanax) is prescribed for a patient who experiences acute anxiety, health teaching should include instructions to do which of the following?

A student says, "Before taking a test, I feel very alert and a little restless." Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to assist the student?

A patient reports fears of having cervical cancer and says to the nurse, "I've had Pap smears by six different doctors. The results were normal, but I'm sure that's because of errors in the laboratory." Which disorder would the nurse suspect?

The nurse assesses an adult who is socially withdrawn and hoards. Which nursing diagnoses most likely apply to this individual?

A patient says, "I know I have a brain tumor despite the results of the MRI. The radiologist is wrong. People who have brain tumors vomit, and yesterday I vomited all day." Which response by the nurse fosters cognitive reframing?

A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be which of the following?

A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain the behaviour. Which comment demonstrates use of this defence mechanism?

A nurse plans health teaching for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder who begins a new prescription for lorazepam (Ativan). What information should be included?

A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with conversion (functional neurological) disorder. Which comment is most likely from this patient?

To plan effective care for patients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, the nurse should understand that patients have difficulty giving up the symptoms because of which of the following?

For a patient experiencing panic, which nursing intervention should be implemented first?

Which assessment question could a nurse ask to help identify secondary gains associated with a somatic symptom disorder?

A patient with fears of serious heart disease was referred to the mental health centre by a cardiologist. Extensive diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, "My chest is tight, and my heart misses beats. I'm often absent from work. I don't go out much because I need to rest." Which health problem is most likely?

The nurse assesses a patient who complains of loneliness and episodes of anxiety. Which statement by the patient is mostly likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?

A patient is experiencing moderate anxiety. The nurse encourages the patient to talk about feelings and concerns. What is the rationale for this intervention?

A student says, "Before taking a test, I feel very alert and a little restless." The nurse can correctly assess the student's experience as which of the following?