A client being treated on an outpatient basis for generalized anxiety disorder reports "I have a little
difficulty falling asleep but then I sleep soundly for about 7 hours.
I do not worry excessively about
what is going on in my life anymore, and I'm able to enjoy spending time with friends and relatives.
For the past 3 weeks I've been able to use relaxation to stop the episodes of racing pulse and
thinking I'm going to die.". The nurse should evaluated the outcome, anxiety self-control, as
a. seldom demonstrated.
b. sometimes demonstrated.
c. often demonstrated.
d. consistently demonstrated.
ANS: D
Being able to consistently control the anxiety response (e.g., elevated blood pressure, pulse,
respiration, dilated pupils, sweating) is the most definitive indicator of anxiety self-control.
Adequate nightly sleep and maintenance of social relationships also suggest the client is making
progress toward anxiety self-control. Lack of exaggerated concerns about life events is also an
indicator of decreased anxiety.
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