Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 973 of 2368
Which finding indicates that a client is experiencing severe anxiety?
- Restlessness, nail biting, and mild muscle tension
- Selective inattention but able to learn when points are pointed out
- Appears dazed and confused with difficulty noticing the environment
- Calm demeanor with a wide perceptual field
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Correct answer: Appears dazed and confused with difficulty noticing the environment
In severe anxiety the perceptual field is greatly reduced, the client may seem dazed or confused, and learning is not possible.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Anxiety. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026