Section: NCLEX

22) The nurse observes the behavior of a patient seen in the emergency room. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a panic level of anxiety?

1. Behavioral disorganization, inability to negotiate simple life demands, increased ability to concentrate.
2. Heightened sensory awareness, impaired cognitive function, distorted perception.
3. Increased pulse, increased muscle tension, rate of speech and volume are adequate for communication.
4. Reduced sensory input, distorted perception, behavioral disorganization.