A Cab Driver, Stuck in Traffic, Suddenly Is Lightheaded, Tremulous

question 23

Multiple Choice

A cab driver, stuck in traffic, suddenly is lightheaded, tremulous, diaphoretic, and experiences tachycardia and dyspnea. An extensive workup in an emergency department reveals no pathology. Which medical diagnosis is suspected, and what nursing diagnosis takes priority?

• A)Generalized anxiety disorder and a nursing diagnosis of fear
• B)Altered sensory perception and a nursing diagnosis of panic disorder
• C)Pain disorder and a nursing diagnosis of altered role performance
• D)Panic disorder and a nursing diagnosis of anxiety

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Definitions:

Horizontal Line Test

A method used to determine if a function has an inverse that is also a function, based on whether any horizontal line intersects the graph more than once.

Inverse Function

A function that reverses the operation of a given function, such that the composition of the two yields the original input.

Function

A framework involving a set of inputs and a roster of potential outputs, with the stipulation that each input is corresponded with only one output.

Composition

The combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole, especially in mathematics where functions are combined.