Asked by Amirah Robinson on Apr 25, 2024
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A student says, "Before taking a test, I feel a heightened sense of awareness and restlessness." The nurse can correctly assess the student's experience as:
A) culturally influenced.
B) displacement.
C) trait anxiety.
D) mild anxiety.
Trait Anxiety
A personality characteristic that reflects a tendency to perceive a wide range of situations as threatening, leading to a more frequent and intense experience of anxiety symptoms.
Mild Anxiety
A lower intensity level of anxiety that can cause discomfort or worry but does not significantly impair daily functioning.
Displacement
In psychology, a defense mechanism where negative emotions are transferred from the original source to a safer or less threatening target.
- Comprehend and recognize various degrees of anxiety along with suitable nursing interventions.
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Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mild anxiety is rarely obstructive to the task at hand. It may be helpful to the patient because it promotes study and increases awareness of the nuances of questions. The incorrect responses have different symptoms.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and recognize various degrees of anxiety along with suitable nursing interventions.