Asked by Camila Salazar on Jul 13, 2024
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The "white-coat syndrome" usually leads to which patient reaction?
A) Confused
B) Angry
C) Ambivalent
D) Relaxed
E) Anxious
White-coat Syndrome
A phenomenon where a patient's blood pressure is higher when taken in a medical setting due to anxiety or nervousness around healthcare professionals.
Patient Reaction
The response or behavior a patient exhibits in reaction to medical treatment, medication, or healthcare environment.
Anxious
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
- Understand various patient reactions and how they can be influenced by external factors such as the healthcare environment.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand various patient reactions and how they can be influenced by external factors such as the healthcare environment.
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