Multiple Choice
Which guideline should the nurse use to help differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?
A) GAD is acute in nature, and panic disorder is chronic.
B) Chest pain is a common GAD symptom, whereas this symptom is absent in panic disorders.
C) Depression is a common symptom in GAD and rare in panic disorder.
D) Depersonalization is absent in GAD but is commonly seen in panic disorder.
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