The client reports an embarrassing event in which the client jumped on the hood of the car to avoid a dog running on the walkway. The client discloses suffering from a severe dog bite in younger days
The nurse differentiates this symptom as which of the following? A) Generalized anxiety
B) Panic disorder
C) Phobic disorder
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder
C
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Phobic disorders are those conditions in which a person manifests an exaggerated fear. When a person with a phobic disorder is exposed to the fear causing stimuli, the symptom of anxiety can reach panic levels. Generalized anxiety is related to chronic worrying. Panic disorder can lead to intense fear that precipitates escaping to a safer place but less specific to phobic disorder in this case. PTSD is not indicated.
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