Asked by Jenna Carlee on Jun 20, 2024
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A person has minor physical injuries after an automobile accident. The person is unable to focus and says, "I feel like something awful is going to happen." This person has nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, and hyperventilation. What is this person's level of anxiety?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic
Tachycardia
An abnormally rapid heart rate, often defined as a heart rate above 100 beats per minute in adults.
Hyperventilation
A condition characterized by rapid or deep breathing often caused by anxiety or panic.
Nausea
A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit, often a symptom of a variety of conditions or side effects of medication.
- Understand and identify different levels of anxiety and appropriate nursing interventions.
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Sarah MahmudJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The person whose anxiety is severe is unable to solve problems and may have a poor grasp of what is happening in the environment. Somatic symptoms such as those described are usually present. The individual with mild anxiety is only mildly uncomfortable and may even find his or her performance enhanced. The individual with moderate anxiety grasps less information about a situation and has some difficulty with problem solving. The individual in panic-level anxiety demonstrates significantly disturbed behavior and may lose touch with reality.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and identify different levels of anxiety and appropriate nursing interventions.