Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Shakiness. During panic level anxiety, the body's fight-or-flight response is activated, leading to physical symptoms such as trembling or shakiness. This is due to increased adrenaline levels causing muscle tension. Voice tremors (A) may occur but are not as common as shakiness. Depersonalization (C) is more associated with dissociative disorders rather than panic anxiety. Poor concentration (D) is a potential symptom, but shakiness is a more immediate and common physical manifestation of panic level anxiety.