A patient is very anxious and can only follow simple directions with great difficulty. The patient tells a nurse about a fear of keeping clean in such a public place and is observed repeatedly dusting the furniture
The nurse should assess the patient's level of anxiety as: a. mild.
b. moderate.
c. severe.
d. panic.
C
Severe anxiety is characterized by a reduced perceptual field as evidenced by inability to follow directions. All behavior is aimed at relieving anxiety as evidenced by the rituals the patient performs.
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