A client, who is experiencing anxiety, is trembling and complaining of dizziness and palpitations. The client is having a hard time following the nurse's instructions. Based on this data, which level of anxiety is the client likely experiencing?
A)Panic
B)Severe
C)Moderate
D)Mild

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A)Severe anxiety can be associated with trembling, dizziness, palpitations, and difficulty following directions, among other signs and symptoms. Mild anxiety causes an increase in alertness and sensory perception. Moderate anxiety results in a reduction in awareness and increased restlessness and irritability. Panic is associated with dilated pupils, pallor, diaphoresis, and bizarre behavior.
B)Severe anxiety can be associated with trembling, dizziness, palpitations, and difficulty following directions, among other signs and symptoms. Mild anxiety causes an increase in alertness and sensory perception. Moderate anxiety results in a reduction in awareness and increased restlessness and irritability. Panic is associated with dilated pupils, pallor, diaphoresis, and bizarre behavior.
C)Severe anxiety can be associated with trembling, dizziness, palpitations, and difficulty following directions, among other signs and symptoms. Mild anxiety causes an increase in alertness and sensory perception. Moderate anxiety results in a reduction in awareness and increased restlessness and irritability. Panic is associated with dilated pupils, pallor, diaphoresis, and bizarre behavior.
D)Severe anxiety can be associated with trembling, dizziness, palpitations, and difficulty following directions, among other signs and symptoms. Mild anxiety causes an increase in alertness and sensory perception. Moderate anxiety results in a reduction in awareness and increased restlessness and irritability. Panic is associated with dilated pupils, pallor, diaphoresis, and bizarre behavior.

A Client, Who Is Experiencing Anxiety, Is Trembling and Complaining