A client reports that she is afraid to contract diseases fro…

A client reports that she is afraid to contract diseases from other patients. She imagines that if she touches anything on the unit that she will be contaminated with bacteria and become ill. The PT educates the client of the importance of hand hygiene. The client insists that hand hygiene will not be effective. What behavior would the psychiatric technician describe this as?  

A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremu…

A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremulous, and 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?