A Patient States, "I Don't Seem to Be Getting My

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I don't seem to be getting my strength back." The nurse replies, "Don't worry. You are coming along just fine." This response is an example of

• A) probing.
• B) false reassurance.
• C) disagreeing.
• D) active listening.

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Definitions:

Extreme Fear

A very intense and overwhelming sense of dread or terror that can significantly impact a person's psychological and physiological state.

Avoidance

The action of keeping away from or not doing something, often as a way to deal with fear or anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety not focused on any single target.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to perform.