The nurse is assisting in the preparation of an educational seminar on anxiety disorders. Which anxiety disorders should the nurse make sure are included in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phobia
b. Panic disorder
c. Schizophrenia
d. Unipolar depression
e. Post-traumatic stress disorder
f. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
ANS: A, B, E, F
Phobias are the most common of the anxiety disorders. Additional disorders are panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. D. Depression is a mood disorder. C. Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that is a group of illnesses, not one of the anxiety disorders.
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