Chapter 15: Anxiety (Objectives)

Question 1

Compare and contrast the four levels of anxiety in relation to perceptual field, ability to problem solve, and physical and other defining characteristics

Question 2

Identify defense mechanisms and consider one adaptive and one maladapted (if any) use of each

Question 3

Describe clinical manifestations of separation anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorders

Question 4

identify risk factors that may contribute to anxiety disorders

Question 5

formulate four priority nursing diagnoses that can be used in caring for patents with an anxiety disorder

Question 6

propose realistic outcome criteria for patients with an anxiety disorder

Question 7

describe five basic nursing interventions used for patients with anxiety disorders

Question 8

describe psychological therapies for anxiety disorders