A 25-year-old college student reports that when she must take an exam, she experiences inability to problem solve, urinary frequency, rapid heartbeat, and respirations. The nurse suspects that she experiences:

Which of the following client statements would indicate the teaching about somatic symptom disorder has been effective?

A newly graduated nurse is scheduled to take the NCLEX-RN® examination in three days. On awakening today, the graduate cannot see anything at all but tells fellow classmates, "Oh, don't worry; it will all work out." The nurse is aware that this statement results from:

The best goal for a client learning a relaxation technique is that the client will:

Nursing interventions for a hospitalized client with PTSD include:

The nurse observes a client who is becoming increasingly upset. He is pacing rapidly, hyperventilating, clenching his jaw, and pounding his fist into the palm of his opposite hand. Upon approach he appears preoccupied with his thoughts. The nurse identifies the client's anxiety level as:

In the psychiatric setting, what is the most effective intervention in preventing the hostile client's behavior from escalating to physical aggression?

When working with a client with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who experiences frequent flashbacks, what intervention should the nurse include?

A 25-year-old college student reports that when she must take an exam, she experiences inability to problem solve, urinary frequency, rapid heartbeat, and respirations. The nurse suspects that she experiences:

A client experiences panic attacks when confronted with riding in elevators. The therapist is teaching the client ways to relax while incrementally exposing the client to getting on an elevator. This technique is called:

A client with anxiety is beginning treatment with lorazepam (Ativan). It is most important for the nurse to assess the client's: