When a patient says that he often feels restless, has a tight sensation in his chest, and has an increased heart rate at times, you suspect that the patient has:
1. anxiety disorder.
2. panic disorder.
3. agoraphobia.
4. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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The patient is reporting symptoms that reflect signs of an anxiety disorder.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1249
OBJ: 6 TOP: Anxiety Disorder
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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