Exam 27: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Which of the following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with a social phobia from a client diagnosed with a schizoid personality disorder (SPD)?

A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms? Select all that apply.

A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of overwhelming anxiety.Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?

A client has a history of excessive fear of water.What is the term that a nurse should use to describe this specific phobia,and under what subtype is this phobia identified?

How should a nurse best describe the major maladaptive client response to panic disorder?

A client diagnosed with panic disorder states,"When an attack happens,I feel like I am going to die." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Which treatment should a nurse identify as most appropriate for clients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

A college student is unable to take a final examination because of severe test anxiety.Instead of studying,the student relieves stress by attending a movie.Which priority nursing diagnosis should a campus nurse assign for this client?

A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias.Which student statement should indicate that learning has occurred?