Question

a nurse is collecting data from a client who is working at home due to covid-19 restrictions. the client reports abdominal cramping and bloating with diarrhea and states, \i am completely stressed out from working at home.\ the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing manifestations of which of the following stress-related conditions? irritable bowel syndrome food poisoning panic disorder major depressive disorder

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a stress - related gastrointestinal disorder that can present with abdominal cramping, bloating, and diarrhea, which matches the client's symptoms and the stress from working at home.
• Food poisoning: Usually has a history of consuming contaminated food and symptoms may include vomiting, fever along with gastrointestinal symptoms, and is not directly related to stress from working at home.
• Panic disorder: Mainly presents with sudden episodes of intense fear, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc., not primarily gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Major depressive disorder: Primarily involves persistent low mood, loss of interest, changes in sleep and appetite, not the described gastrointestinal symptoms related to stress.

Answer:

A. Irritable bowel syndrome