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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?

Which finding indicates that a patient with moderate-to-severe anxiety has successfully lowered the anxiety level to mild? The patient:

A patient is undergoing diagnostic tests. The patient says, “Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold.” The spouse reports that the patient smokes, coughs daily, has recently lost 15 pounds, and is easily fatigued. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for a client with agoraphobia?  

A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says, “Although I’m not beautiful, I am smart.” This is an example of:

Which comment by a person experiencing severe anxiety indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A client has the following symptoms: preoccupation with imagined defect, verbalizations that are out of proportion to actual physical abnormalities, and numerous visits to plastic surgeons to seek relief. Which nursing diagnosis would best describe the problems evidenced by these symptoms?

A cognitive reaction that involves intellectual appraisal of a threatening stimulus is known as:  

These medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors approved for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:  

How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?