Which client statement would exemplify the level of cognitive function that you would expect to see in mild anxiety?
A. "Right now I feel as sharp as a tack."
B. "I'm having a tough time focusing."
C. "Sometimes I feel like I'm having an out-of-body experience."
D. "All I seem to focus on is my anger."
A
Cognitive ability will be enhanced with mild anxiety. Mild anxiety prepares the individual for heightened responses to environmental stimuli.
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