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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)?

A patient tells the nurse, “I don’t go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat, or I could spill food and be laughed at.” The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:

A student says, “Before taking a test, I feel a heightened sense of awareness and restlessness.” The nursing intervention most suitable for assisting the student is to:

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