ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports chest pain, headache, and shortness of breath. He continues to state, “I don't know why my wife left me.” The client receives a diagnosis of anxiety. The nurse realizes the client’s findings support which level of anxiety?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Panic. The client is experiencing severe physical symptoms (chest pain, headache, shortness of breath) and is unable to identify the source of his distress, which indicates a high level of anxiety. Panic level is characterized by overwhelming fear and physical symptoms that can mimic a heart attack. Mild anxiety (
A) is characterized by minor discomfort, moderate anxiety (
B) involves increased heart rate and muscle tension, and severe anxiety (
C) includes more pronounced physical symptoms. In this case, the client's presentation aligns most closely with panic level anxiety.

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