Which assessment question would be most appropriate to ask a patient who has possible generalized anxiety disorder?
a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
ANS: D
Patients with generalized anxiety disorder frequently engage in excessive worrying. They are less likely to engage in ritualistic behavior, fear social situations, or have been involved in a highly traumatic event.
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