A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Appears to Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client who appears to be experiencing moderate anxiety during questioning.Which symptoms might the client demonstrate? Select all that apply.

• A) Fidgeting
• B) Laughing inappropriately
• C) Palpitations
• D) Nail biting
• E) Extremely limited attention span

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Definitions:

Social Development

The process of learning to interact with others and understanding social norms and behaviors.

Peer Relationships

Social connections between individuals of the same age group, important for emotional and social development.

Role of Peer

The influence that peers exert on an individual's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, often playing a significant part in social development.