The Nurse Documents That Every Time the Child Is Directed

question 3

Short Answer

The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a ____________________ reaction.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and social behavior.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in various emotions and drives, crucial for memory formation.

Facial Expressions

The movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions, feelings, or intentions to others.

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) stages.