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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Fatigue
  B. Anorexia
  C. Hyperventilation
  D. Insomnia
  E. Irritability

Question 2

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. Agoraphobia
  B. Mysophobia
  C. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
  D. Panic disorder


lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
The nurse should expect that a client diagnosed with GAD would experience fatigue, insomnia, and irritability. GAD is characterized by chronic, unrealistic, and excessive anxiety and worry.

Answer to Question 2

C
Social anxiety disorder is an excessive fear of social situations R/T fear that one might do something embarrassing or be evaluated negatively by others.


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