Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of mild anxiety?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Incoherent speech indicates severe anxiety. Irritability is a mild anxiety sign, with maintained function. Insomnia suggests chronic anxiety. Chest pain aligns with severe anxiety or panic.