You Encounter a Patient Who Has Been Having Diffuse Abdominal

question 5

Multiple Choice

You encounter a patient who has been having diffuse abdominal pain for one week.The patient has a pulse rate of 86,a blood pressure of 140/90,and a respiratory rate of 20.However,the patient appears pale,and complains of generalized weakness and shortness of breath during everyday activities.You suspect the patient is experiencing:

• A) anxiety disorder.
• B) chronic anemia.
• C) sickle cell anemia.
• D) acute anemia.

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Definitions:

Controversial

Marked by or causing controversy; debatable or disputed, often due to differing opinions and views.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Bipolar I

A subtype of bipolar disorder marked by manic episodes with or without depressive episodes.

Bipolar II

A type of bipolar disorder characterized by patterns of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes seen in Bipolar I.