A client who has been experiencing slight anxiety is now communicating in a manner that makes it difficult for the nurse to understand the client's needs
When discussing this client with the physician, the nurse indicates the opinion that the client has progressed to which level of anxiety? 1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Panic
3. Severe
Rationale:
Changes in verbalization can be indicative of increasing anxiety. Mild anxiety causes an increase in questioning. Moderate anxiety results in voice tremors and pitch changes. At severe levels, communication is difficult to understand. Communication may not be understandable at all when the client reaches the panic stage.
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