A nurse determines that a patient is able to follow directions but appears to experience a narrowed perceptual field and focus on immediate concerns.The nurse determines that the patient is experiencing anxiety at which level?

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Moderate anxiety is characterized by a focus on only immediate concerns and by the demonstration of a narrowed perceptual field as the person sees,hears,and grasps less.The person blocks out selected areas but can attend to more if directed to do so.

A Nurse Determines That a Patient Is Able to Follow