Which Nursing Diagnosis Is Defined as "The State in Which

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

DSM

Short for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it is a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, often leading to addiction and health risks.

Gambling Disorder

A behavioral addiction characterized by a continuous or periodic loss of control over gambling, preoccupation with gambling and money with which to gamble, irrational thinking, and a continuation of the behavior despite adverse consequences.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, known for its addictive potential.