A Client Is Brought to the ED with Shortness of Breath

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the ED with shortness of breath, tachycardia, profuse diaphoresis, and trembling.A cardiac workup shows a normal 12-lead EKG, negative cardiac enzymes, and a normal cardiac echocardiogram.The client has had a major concern, about which the client has been worried for the past two months.The nurse interprets this data as being positive for which of the following diagnoses?

• A)Social anxiety disorder
• B)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• C)Generalized anxiety disorder
• D)Panic disorder

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and pleasure systems in the brain, influencing both movement and emotional responses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness.

All Or None Law

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.