Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a group therapy session for a group of clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from a client who has an anxiety disorder?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because feeling nervous when the partner goes to work and being alone indicates separation anxiety, a common symptom of anxiety disorders. This response shows excessive worry and fear of being alone, which is characteristic of individuals with anxiety disorders. Choice A focuses on health anxiety, choice B on denial or delusion, and choice C on paranoia, which are not directly indicative of anxiety disorders.