Which of the Following Is the Most Valid Criterion for Determining

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most valid criterion for determining the status of a patient's anxiety at discharge? The patient:

• A) Has a relaxed facial expression
• B) Reports that he feels more relaxed today
• C) Shows no physiological signs of anxiety (e.g., pallor)
• D) Asks no further questions about home care

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Definitions:

Closely Related

Describes organisms or entities that share a recent common ancestor or have a high degree of genetic similarity, often within the same family or genus.

Adaptive Zones

Ecological niches that an organism or a group of organisms occupies, leading to evolutionary changes tailored to those conditions.

Ecological Opportunities

Situations where organisms can exploit new resources or niches, often leading to adaptive evolution or speciation.

Ancestral Organism

The original form from which a species or group of species evolved.