What should a nurse suspect a patient diagnosis might be when the patient states, "I often feel restless, have a tight sensation in my chest, and have an increased heart rate at times"?
a. Anxiety disorder
b. Panic disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A
The patient is reporting symptoms that reflect signs of an anxiety disorder.
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