A patient is unwilling to go out of the house for fear of "being outside without a way to get back home" Because of this fear, the patient remains at home, except when accompanied outside by the spouse. The nurse suspects that the patient has:

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Agoraphobia is characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, especially in public places. The patient's fear of "being outside without a way to get back home" and the consequent avoidance of going out unless accompanied fits the description of agoraphobia.

A Patient Is Unwilling to Go Out of the House