How Would a Nurse Differentiate a Client Diagnosed with Panic

question 7

Multiple Choice

How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?

• A) GAD is acute in nature, and panic disorder is chronic.
• B) Chest pain is a common GAD symptom, whereas this symptom is absent in panic disorders.
• C) Hyperventilation is a common symptom in GAD and rare in panic disorder.
• D) Depersonalization is commonly seen in panic disorder and absent in GAD.

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Definitions:

Mum Effect

The tendency to avoid communicating unfavorable news to others due to fear of the negative consequences associated with the disclosure.

Encode

The process of converting ideas and thoughts into a communicable form, such as speech, writing, gestures, or another mode of expression.

Withholding Information

The act of intentionally not sharing or providing relevant information in a workplace or personal context.

Written Communication

The exchange of messages or information through written symbols, including emails, reports, and letters.