A nursing student complains that when she begins to take a test, she "freezes" and her mind "goes blank." The nursing teacher will act, understanding that the student's anxiety level is:
1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Panic
ANS: 3
In severe anxiety a person may freeze and problem solving is difficult. A person is relatively re-laxed and comfortable in mild anxiety. A person in moderate anxiety may feel energized and fo-cused. A person at panic level has total loss of control.
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