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A patient with illness anxiety disorder repeatedly requests medical tests despite negative results. The nurse plans interventions to address the patient’s health anxiety. Which approaches are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A patient reports excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, difficulty concentrating, and muscle tension that have persisted for six months. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as consistent with which anxiety disorder?

A patient is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurse explains the different types. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?

A nurse is caring for a transgender patient experiencing gender dysphoria. What nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder reports increased thirst, fine hand tremors, and frequent urination. What is the nurse’s best response?

The Virgin of Guadalupe is significant in the textbook as an example of:

What is a common theme in the various approaches to understanding spiritual experiences discussed by Bloomer?

What does the concept “the human as two”–in its broadest, most inclusive formulation–refer to in the context of the chapter?

What potential real-life consequence does the speaker mention regarding labeling groups as cults?

What is described as visions for those who don’t have them?