The nurse lists the signs and symptoms of a general anxiety disorder (GAD), which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. heart rate of over 100 beats/min.
b. restlessness.
c. urinary retention.
d. fatigue.
e. muscular tension.
A, B, D, E
A person who experiences persistent, unrealistic, or excessive worry about two or more life cir-cumstances for 6 months or longer is exhibiting symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD usually develops slowly and is chronic in nature. Dieresis rather than uri-nary retention is a commonly seen with GAD. All other options listed are characteristics of GAD.
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