A new nursing graduate is experiencing anxiety in the days leading up to the licensing examination. Which of the following types of anxiety has the potential to improve functioning?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Pathologic
Ans: A
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Anxiety can be mild, moderate, or severe, affecting cognitive, psychological, and physical function accordingly. Mild anxiety results in improved functioning; however, as anxiety increases, people become less and less able to function.
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