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Question 1:

A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. During the client’s assessment, the nurse determines that which findings would be consistent with generalized anxiety disorder? Select all that apply.

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Question 2:

After a nurse teaches a client with generalized anxiety disorder some strategies for coping with stressors, another goal for the client would be to:

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Question 3:

A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which statement about this client is true?

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Question 4:

After a nurse teaches a client with generalized anxiety disorder some strategies for coping with stressors, another goal for the client would be to:

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which statement about this client is true?

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Question 6:

A client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder is placed on clonazepam (Klonopin) and buspirone (BuSpar). Which client statement indicates teaching has been effective?

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A client with a history of generalized anxiety disorder enters the emergency department complaining of restlessness, irritability, and exhaustion. Vital signs are blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg, pulse 96, and respirations 20. 
Based on this assessed information, which assumption would be correct?

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Question 8:

Which of the following symptom assessments would validate the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder? Select all that apply.

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Question 9:

During an assessment, a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder rates anxiety as 9/10 and states, “I have thought about suicide because nothing ever seems to work out for me.” Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

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Question 10:

The nurse has received an evening report. Which client would the nurse need to assess first?

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Question 11:

A client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder has a nursing diagnosis of panic anxiety related to altered perceptions. Which of the following short-term outcomes is most appropriate for this client?

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Question 12:

Which assessment information would be evaluated as objective data?

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Question 13:

In which situation would benzodiazepines be prescribed appropriately?

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Question 14:

A client recently diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed clonazepam

(Klonopin), buspirone (BuSpar), and citalopram (Celexa). Which assessment related to

the concurrent use of these medications is most important?

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Question 15:

Which client would the charge nurse assign to an agency nurse who is new to a psychiatric setting?

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Question 16:

During an intake assessment, a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder rates mood at 3/10, rates anxiety at 8/10, and states, “I’m thinking about suicide.” Which nursing intervention takes priority?

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Question 17:

In the United States, which diagnosis has the lowest percentage of occurrence?

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Question 18:

A client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder is getting ready for discharge. Which statement evaluates the client’s cognitive response to nursing interventions?

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