Exam 18: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

During her aunt's wake, a 4-year-old child runs up to the casket before her mother can stop her. An appointment is made with a nurse practitioner when the child starts twisting and pulling out hair. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse practitioner assign to this child?

A family member is seeking advice about an older parent who seems to worry unnecessarily about everything. The family member states, "Should I seek psychiatric help for my mother?" Which is an appropriate nursing response?

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 response?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client taking a benzodiazepine. Which client statement would indicate a need for further follow-up instructions?

A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms?

A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly used behavioral therapies for phobias should the nurse explain to the client?