A patient calls the community mental health center and shares, "For the past 6 months, whenever I even think about leaving my house, my heart pounds, my body shakes, and I cry and feel dizzy. There's no reason for me to feel this way, but I do
". These symptoms can be assessed as being most consistent with: a. panic disorder with agoraphobia.
b. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. posttraumatic stress disorder.
d. generalized anxiety disorder.
A
The patient has a persistent fear of open places. The extreme physical and emotional reaction is consistent with panic-level anxiety experienced when the feared situation is imminent.
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Offer fluids frequently to persons who are elderly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)