A Student Nurse Asks If Anticipatory Anxiety Can Be Reduced

question 13

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks if anticipatory anxiety can be reduced in a client undergoing a diagnostic procedure of the cardiovascular system. How should the instructor respond?

• A) By using medical terms while explaining the test
• B) By allowing for increased activity
• C) By giving the client a time frame about the test
• D) By not informing the client about unexpected delays

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Definitions:

Frequency Polygon

A graphical representation of a frequency distribution where values are plotted on the x-axis and frequencies on the y-axis, connected by straight lines.

Frequency Distribution

A summary of how often each value in a set of data occurs, showing the pattern of data over a range.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data using bars of different heights to show the frequency of data in adjacent intervals.

Frequency Distribution

A statistical analysis showing the number of occurrences of each distinct value in a set of data.