The client repeatedly asks the nurse about the medical protocol for his pancreatitis. Because of the focus on this one concern, the nurse assesses
A) mild anxiety.
B) moderate anxiety.
C) no anxiety at all.
D) severe anxiety.

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Focusing on only one concern is a manifestation of moderate anxiety. In mild anxiety a person is alert and able to learn or to solve problems. In severe anxiety, a person has decreased sensory perception, can focus only on details, and is unable to learn new information.

The Client Repeatedly Asks the Nurse About the Medical Protocol