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The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client who is alert and fully oriented but appears unable to comprehend the teaching. The client presents with signs of forehead sweating, tachycardia, and reports of impending doom. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sweating, tachycardia, and impending doom are symptoms of severe anxiety, which can impair comprehension.

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