COMPETENCY APPRAISAL 1

ASSIGNMENT 9
EXAM 9 RATIONALE

Nam CERVANTES ,LIANA S.

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Question Number: 25
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
GAD is characterized by excessive anxiety or worry about numerous things,
lasting for 6 months or longer (APA,2000). The individual’s anxiety is out of
proportion to the true impact of the event or situation about which the person
is worried. High levels of anxiety interfere with the ability to work, disrupt
relationships and change ability to interact with others. The client reported
feeling ineffective at work and at home, thus, a nursing diagnosis of
Ineffective Role Performance is the most appropriate.

Reference:
Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach Sixth
Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis and Margaret Jordan Halter Unit 4:
Psychobiological Disorders Chapter 12: Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Page
220-229