A patient who has been unable to leave his home for more than a month because of symptoms of severe anxiety tells the nurse,"I know it's probably crazy,but I just can't bring myself to leave my apartment alone.And I can't expect somebody to take me to work every day." The nurse can make the assessment that the patient is:

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The patient recognizes that it would not be unsafe to leave his home but is nonetheless afraid to do so.He is aware that his fear is inappropriate and unrealistic.The patient is interpreting reality appropriately,and there are no indications that the patient is attempting to elicit sympathy or attention from the nurse or experiencing depersonalization (feelings of unreality or alienation).

A Patient Who Has Been Unable to Leave His Home