Which assessment question would be highly appropriate to ask a patient with possible generalized anxiety disorder?
a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
b. "How do you feel when others are watching, such as at dances or giving speeches?"
c. "Do you do certain things over and over again, things you feel you must do?"
d. "Do you find yourself worrying so much that it causes problems for you?"
D
Patients with generalized anxiety disorder typically engage in excessive, exaggerated worrying. They are less likely to engage in ritualistic behavior, to fear social situations, or to have been involved in a highly traumatic event.
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