A Client with Severe Anxiety Asks the Nurse If Anxiety

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client with severe anxiety asks the nurse if anxiety can affect the stomach and digestion.What is the nurse's most accurate response?

• A)"Everyone with anxiety develops irritable bowel disease."
• B)"Mental health conditions do not affect digestive processes."
• C)"Mental health conditions can affect digestive processes."
• D)"I will ask your doctor to speak with you about this."

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