Anxiety Disorders in Nursing Education
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What is the correct statement about anxiety disorders?

  • Anxiety disorders affect only a small percentage of adults.
  • Anxiety disorders result in minimal functional impairment.
  • Anxiety disorders are the second most common psychiatric illness.
  • Anxiety disorders are the most common of all psychiatric illnesses. (correct)

    • Which of the following is a common comorbidity associated with anxiety disorders?

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Substance abuse (correct)
  • Schizophrenia

    • What is a potential cause of vulnerability to anxiety disorders?

  • High income
  • Positive life events
  • Parental psychiatric history (correct)
  • Regular exercise

    • What is the estimated prevalence of any anxiety disorder in adults?

    <p>18.1 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain chemical is affected by benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety disorders?

    <p>Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do anxiety disorders typically impact daily life?

    <p>They result in considerable functional impairment and distress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of moderate anxiety according to the text?

    <p>Narrows the perceptual field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding anxiety levels?

    <p>Appropriate interventions are based on the assessed level of anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is decompensation in the context of mental disorders?

    <p>It is the failure of defense mechanisms to prevent a mental disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse's first priority when dealing with a client experiencing moderate anxiety?

    <p>Conveying an accepting attitude to facilitate trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom would validate the diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Excessive worry about uncontrollable items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does moderate anxiety affect the client's ability to discuss their anxiety causes?

    <p>Prevents them from discussing any causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate goal for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

    <p>The client will display the ability to cope with mild anxiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not typically associated with clients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Severe anxiety attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are anxiety related to traumatic events commonly associated with?

    <p>Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant symptom of clients experiencing a panic attack?

    <p>Encouraging deep breathing exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic factor is not directly linked to an increase in anxiety disorders, according to the text?

    <p>Marital status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are blood tests considered relevant in evaluating history of thyroid disorders in relation to anxiety symptoms?

    <p>To definitively assess if thyroid disorders contribute to the anxiety symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anxiety Disorders

    • Anxiety disorders are the most common of all psychiatric illnesses, resulting in considerable functional impairment and distress.
    • Individuals with anxiety disorders have extreme concerns about being exposed to possible scrutiny by others and fear social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.

    Comorbidities

    • Vulnerability to comorbidities includes parental psychiatric history, childhood trauma, and negative life events.
    • Common comorbidities include another anxiety disorder, depression, and substance abuse.

    Prevalence

    • The prevalence of anxiety disorders is estimated at 18.1% for adults and 25.2% for children aged 13 to 18 years old.

    Medications

    • Benzodiazepines affect the brain chemical Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in anxiety medications.

    Nursing Interventions

    • Reducing anxiety to a tolerable level should be the nurse's first priority.
    • The nurse should convey an accepting attitude to facilitate trust after reassuring the client of their safety and security.
    • Levels of anxiety vary, and appropriate interventions are based on the assessed level of anxiety.

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • Validated symptoms of GAD include:
      • Excessive worry about items difficult to control
      • Muscle tension
      • Feeling “keyed up” or “on edge”
    • Goals for a client with GAD include:
      • The client will display the ability to cope with mild anxiety.
    • The nurse should not expect clients with GAD to:
      • Experience dissociative experiences
      • Relive traumatic events
      • Perform ritualistic behaviors

    Panic Attack

    • During a panic attack, the nurse should:
      • Not speak loudly and firmly
      • Not restrict the client's physical activity

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