NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Psychology

A patient who has been assaulted is exhibiting signs of hyperventilation, pacing, rapid speech and headache. What level of anxiety is this patient in?
  1. Panic
  2. Severe
  3. Moderate
  4. Psychotic
Explanation
Answer: B - This patient is displaying the signs of severe anxiety. This patient would display signs of hyperventilation, purposeless activity, loud, rapid speech and headache. The other three options are incorrect.
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