Which term best describes an individual's feelings of anxiety ...

[londonang]

Which term best describes an individual's feelings of anxiety that are broad, long-lasting, and excessive?
 
  a. Generalized anxiety disorder
  b. Panic attack
  c. Phobic disorder
  d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 2

A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who has schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
 
  a. Are you hearing voices at night?
  b. I am worried about how much you are crying. Your grief over your husband's death has gone on too long..
  c. This loss is harder to accept because of your mental illness. I will refer you to a partial hospitalization program..
  d. The unexpected death of your husband must be very painful. I am glad you are able to talk to me about your feelings..

[wilsonbho]

Answer to Question 1

A
This diagnosis is given to individuals with these symptoms. Panic attacks last a short time, phobias relate to excessive fear of a specific object or situation, and obsessive-compulsive disorder is a constant thought and behavior.

Answer to Question 2

D
The patient is expressing feelings related to the loss, and this is an expected and healthy behavior. This patient is at risk for dysfunctional grieving because of the history of a severe psychiatric illness, but the nurse's priority intervention is to form a therapeutic alliance and support the patient's expression of feelings. The crying 2 weeks after his death is expected and normal.