During an Assessment Interview, a Patient Who Reports a High

question 23

Multiple Choice

During an assessment interview, a patient who reports a high level of pain says, "I've been using St. John's wort in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses the patient what would the expected findings be?

• A) Decreased pain
• B) Mental confusion
• C) High anxiety level
• D) Slurred speech

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique that gradually exposes an individual to an anxiety-producing stimulus while teaching relaxation techniques to overcome the anxiety.

Test Anxiety

A psychological condition in which individuals experience extreme distress and worry in testing situations, often affecting performance.

Registering for a Course

Registering for a course is the administrative process of enrolling in and securing a seat in a specific class or program of study within an educational institution.

Progressive Relaxation

A method of reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body sequentially.