A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her adult daughter, stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which of the following phobias?

Choice A reason: Mysophobia is the fear of germs or contamination, which does not match the client’s fear of leaving home. Choice B reason: Xenophobia is an intense dislike or fear of strangers or foreigners, unrelated to avoiding outdoor spaces. Choice C reason: Acrophobia is the fear of heights, not the fear of leaving one’s home. Choice D reason: Agoraphobia involves anxiety about being in places where escape might be difficult, often resulting in refusal to leave the home without assistance, which fits this scenario.