A client has continued to seek medical attention over the last 8 months regarding his health status, despite physical examination findings being consistently negative. The nurse concludes that this client's behavior is consistent with
A) compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) panic disorder.
D) post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has excessive anxiety for 6 months or more that is uncontrollable and often focused on health or financial concerns.

A Client Has Continued to Seek Medical Attention Over the Last