ATI - Stress and Coping: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Test actual questions with 100% correct answers 2025-2026

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing a mild level of anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Heightened perception

--A client who is experiencing a mild level of anxiety has a heightened field of perception. The client is able to focus and work toward solving problems. Slight physical discomforts can occur. Mild irritability and tension-relieving behaviors, such as foot tapping or fidgeting, can occur.

A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is experiencing a panic level of anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Offer the client fluids frequently.

--The nurse should offer the client high-calorie fluids frequently. The client might not be aware of physiological needs while experiencing a panic level of anxiety. The nurse should focus on preventing dehydration and exhaustion in the client.

A nurse is providing teaching about alprazolam to a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

"You might experience dizziness while taking this medication."

--The nurse should instruct the client that dizziness is a common adverse effect of the medication. Other common adverse effects include drowsiness and orthostatic hypotension. The client should avoid driving or operating machinery to prevent injury.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the client's panic attack?

Decrease the stimuli in the client's environment.

--The nurse should maintain an environment with low stimulation for the client who is experiencing a panic attack. Dim lighting, few people, and minimal distractions can assist the nurse to decrease the client's level of anxiety.

A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking escitalopram. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Difficulty sleeping

--Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant. It can cause insomnia. Other adverse effects include drowsiness, fatigue, poor concentration, dyspepsia, and sweating.