A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint.The nurse observes this victim is confused,talks rapidly in disconnected phrases,and is unable to concentrate or make simple decisions.What is the patient's level of anxiety?

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Anxiety is the result of a personal threat to the victim's safety and security.In this case,the patient's symptoms of rapid,dissociated speech,confusion,and indecisiveness indicate severe anxiety."Weak" is not a level of anxiety.Mild and moderate levels of anxiety allow the patient to function at a higher level.

A Person Was Abducted and Raped at Gunpoint