A patient tells the nurse, I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat, or I could spill food and be laughed at. The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:A) acrophobia.B) agoraphobia.C) social anxiety disorder (social phobia) .D) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .

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A patient tells the nurse, I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat, or I could spill food and be laughed at. The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:A)  acrophobia.B)  agoraphobia.C)  social anxiety disorder (social phobia) .D)  posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .

kevin vuong · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The fear of a potentially embarrassing situation represents social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Agoraphobia is the fear of a place in the environment. Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with a major traumatic event.

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