A College Student Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms should the campus nurse expect this client to exhibit?

• A) Fatigue
• B) Anorexia
• C) Hyperventilation
• D) Insomnia
• E) Irritability

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Short-Term Energy

Energy available for immediate use, typically referring to biological systems or temporary power solutions.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter involved in various physiological processes, including stress response, appetite control, and energy balance.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important source of energy in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.