A Patient's Family Member Died in the 9/11 World Trade

Multiple Choice

A patient's family member died in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion.The patient says, "I can't go into tall buildings because I get sweaty, my heart races, and I can't breathe.I get terrifying feelings the building will explode." Which response demonstrates the nurse's understanding of this symptoms/signs?

A) "What rituals do you preform to control your anxiety?"
B) "Have you ever been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?"
C) "Your symptoms/signs suggest possible acute stress disorder (ASD) ."
D) "It appears you are experiencing a specific phobia associated with your family's tragedy."