Asked by Nicky Huesca on Jun 13, 2024
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A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A) "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
B) "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
C) "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
D) "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A chronic condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday events, often without a discernible cause.
Control Worrying
The practice of managing and reducing excessive concerns about future events or potential problems.
- Recognize and differentiate between different types of anxiety disorders.
Verified Answer
AC
Adriona ChidesterJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Patients with generalized anxiety disorder frequently engage in excessive worrying. They are less likely to engage in ritualistic behavior, fear social situations, or have been involved in a highly traumatic event.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and differentiate between different types of anxiety disorders.
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