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A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. In which situation should a nurse recognize that this client is at greatest risk for drug overdose?

A cab driver stuck in traffic is suddenly lightheaded, tremulous, and diaphoretic and experiences tachycardia and dyspnea. An extensive workup in an emergency department reveals no pathology. Which medical diagnosis is suspected, and what nursing diagnosis takes priority?

Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient diagnosed with agoraphobia?

A patient has the nursing diagnosis Anxiety, related to __________, as evidenced by an inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which phrase correctly completes the etiologic portion of the diagnosis?

A patient experiencing severe anxiety suddenly begins running and shouting, “I’m going to explode!” The nurse should:

This disorder is characterized by panic attacks, the onset of which are unpredictable and manifested by intense apprehension, fear, & physical discomfort.  

A supervisor assigns a worker a new project. The worker initially agrees but feels resentful. The next day, when asked about the project, the worker says, “I’ve been working on other things.” When asked 4 hours later, the worker says, “Someone else was using the copier, so I couldn’t finish it.” The worker’s behavior demonstrates:

Warren’s college roommate actively resists going out with friends whenever they invite him. He says he can’t stand to be around other people and confides to Warren “They wouldn’t like me anyway.” Which disorder is Warren’s roommate likely suffering from?

A patient performs ritualistic hand washing. What should the nurse do to help the patient develop more effective coping strategies?

A person has minor physical injuries after an automobile accident. The person is unable to focus and says, “I feel like something awful is going to happen.” This person has nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, and hyperventilation. What is this person’s level of anxiety?