Discharge Preparation for a Patient Includes the Administration of the Hamilton

question 27

Multiple Choice

Discharge preparation for a patient includes the administration of the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAS) .When asked by the patient to explain the purpose of the assessment the nurse responds:

• A) "It is an assessment tool used to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety."
• B) "The tool is used to help confirm the diagnosis of anxiety disorder."
• C) "This tool helps determine if your symptoms have improved with treatment."
• D) "It helps identify the presence of any other disorder associated with anxiety."

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Definitions:

May's Concept

Refers to Rollo May's existential psychology perspective, emphasizing the human condition, freedom, and the search for meaning.

Behaviorism

A field of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and the responses to environmental stimuli, excluding thoughts and feelings from its study.

Social Phobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by a significant fear of social situations where one can be scrutinized or evaluated by others.

Alienation

The state of experiencing disconnection and isolation from others, oneself, or society, often resulting in feelings of powerlessness or estrangement.