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    Ati Mental health assessment proctored exam

    A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a group therapy session for a group of clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from a client who has an anxiety disorder?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: This statement reflects health anxiety or somatic symptom disorder, which may overlap with anxiety but is more specific to illness-related fears. Choice B reason: This is indicative of delusional thinking, possibly related to a psychotic disorder rather than a primary anxiety disorder. Choice C reason: This statement suggests paranoid ideation, which is more consistent with a psychotic disorder or severe obsessive-compulsive disorder with delusional intensity. Choice D reason: This reflects generalized anxiety or separation anxiety, where the client experiences distress when alone or anticipates harm. It is a typical expression of anxiety in a group therapy setting.

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