Anxiety
Topic: Mental health
A state of tension, worry and physiological arousal in response to a vague threat. Mild anxiety can sharpen attention and learning; at moderate levels the perceptual field narrows; at severe and panic levels the person cannot follow directions. Assess the level, speak calmly in short sentences, reduce stimuli, and postpone teaching while anxiety is severe.
- In Turkish:
- Anksiyete
What does Anxiety mean?
Anxiety is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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