Which of the Following Describes the Course of Anxiety That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the course of anxiety that occurs following a heart attack

• A) Anxiety remains high through hospitalization and continues to be higher than non-cardiac patients for years after the event.
• B) Anxiety is best eliminated through the use of denial.
• C) Anxiety is natural and rarely affects recovery from heart attack.
• D) Anxiety levels are high initially but then generally start to decline.

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Muscle Cell

A cell that makes up the muscle tissue, characterized by its ability to contract, thus producing movement.

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A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

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