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Anxiety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is anxiety? | the apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied by a feeling of dysphoria or somatic symptoms of tension - it's a UNIVERSAL EMOTION |
| We have all felt anxious at one time or another but it becomes a disorder when it interferes with... | NORMAL DAILY FUNCTIONING |
| General comments about anxiety: _____________ performance at mild levels, ________________ performance at high levels. | INCREASES performance at mild levels, DECREASES performance at high levels. |
| What is the nurse's role in treatment of anxiety? | Client's may not need the nurse's presence in mild anxiety; however, the nurse should stay with a highly anxious client. the client who is highly anxious needs step-by-step instruction (nothing complex - can't make decisions). |
| What is GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER? | Chronic anxiety; an anxiety disorder in which an individual feels anxious & worried most of the time. This person lives with it DAILY. |
| What are s/s of generalized anxiety disorder? | Fatigued due to constant anxiety & muscle tension; restlessness; apprehension; irritability; uncomfortable |
| How is generalized anxiety disorder treated? | 1)short-term use of anxiolytics 2)relaxation techniques: deep breathing, imagery, deep muscle relaxation 3)reduce pressure & anxiety-provoking situations around client 4)journaling over time to gain insight into anxiety, peaks & valleys, triggers |
| What is POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER? |
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