Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Before discharging an anxious client, which information about anxiety would the nurse teach the family?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Anxiety is a human response consisting of both physical and emotional changes that everyone experiences when faced with stressful situations. It is a pattern of emotional and behavioral responses to stress. Anxiety is a common experience for many individuals. Apprehension is usually related to a specific aspect of the environment rather than the total environment. Fears are not intentionally or consciously generated.