Which Best Describes Signs and Symptoms as Part of a Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which best describes signs and symptoms as part of a nursing diagnosis?

• A) Description of potential risk factors
• B) Identification of actual health problems
• C) Human response to state of illness or health
• D) Cues and clusters derived from patient assessment

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, deviating from cultural expectations.

Identity

A person's understanding or concept of themselves, including their characteristics, beliefs, and values.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released by the body in response to stress, including cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to face a threat or flee to safety.