The nurse working with patients diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is aware of the need to intervene early in order to de-escalate a patient's increasing anxiety level.Which patient behavior is likely an early indication of escalating anxiety?

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Recognize the patient's use of relief behaviors (e.g.,pacing,wringing of hands)as indicators of anxiety.Talking rapidly is an indicator of manic behavior.Staring is more likely seen in depression.Refusing to attend therapy is seen in aggressive,defiant patients.

The Nurse Working with Patients Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder