Asked by Alexandria Thompson on May 26, 2024

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Which nursing diagnosis is defined as "the state in which the individual experiences feelings of uneasiness and activation of the autonomic nervous system in response to a vague,nonspecific threat"?

A) Fear
B) Anxiety
C) Ineffective individual coping
D) Decisional conflict

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that unconsciously regulates bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Anxiety

A mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

  • Distinguish between anxiety and fear, along with their impacts within a medical environment.
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Indirani SaptharishiMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The definition provided matches the nursing diagnosis for Anxiety. Fear refers to a specific and identifiable threat, while Ineffective individual coping and Decisional conflict have different definitions that do not match the provided description.