A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? Select all that apply.A. Fatigue B. Anorexia C. Hyperventilation D. Insomnia E. Irritability
A. Fatigue
B. Anorexia
C. Hyperventilation
D. Insomnia
E. Irritability
ANS: A, D, E
The nurse should expect that a client diagnosed with GAD would experience fatigue, insomnia, and irritability. GAD is characterized by chronic, unrealistic, and excessive anxiety and worry.
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