A nurse is planning a presentation to a group of nursing students on the topic of anxiety disorders. Which of the following would the nurse include when describing panic disorder?
A) Individuals may believe they are having a heart attack when a panic attack occurs.
B) People with panic attacks often have fewer attacks if they also have agoraphobia.
C) Typically, individuals experience this disorder after the age of 30 years.
D) Persons rarely have an underlying comorbid condition of depression.
Ans: A
Clients diagnosed with a panic disorder may believe they are having a heart attack when a panic attack occurs. Panic disorder peaks during the teenage years and does not usually manifest after the age of 30 years. Individuals with panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) experience recurrent and unexpected panic attacks.
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