Asked by Hibatallah Ashraf on Jul 02, 2024
A 75-year-old patient is tearful,shaky,and withdrawn.She tells you that she is "worrying herself to death" about losing her aging husband and being "all alone." Why do you recognize this reaction as Anxiety rather than Fear? Select all that apply.
A) It concerns future or anticipated events.
B) It concerns anticipation of danger rather than a present danger.
C) There is no shakiness or tearfulness present.
D) There is a psychological rather than a physical threat.
Anxiety versus Fear
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome, whereas fear is the emotional response to an immediate threat.
Anticipated Events
Events that are expected or predicted to occur in the future.
Psychological Threat
A perceived risk or danger to one's mental health or emotional well-being, coming from internal or external sources.
- Recognize and react suitably to individuals in crisis or under stress.
- Apply coping strategies and recognize maladaptive behaviors in patients.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and react suitably to individuals in crisis or under stress.
- Apply coping strategies and recognize maladaptive behaviors in patients.
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