An older patient is tearful,shaky,and withdrawn and admits to worrying about losing her aging spouse.Why should the nurse recognize this patient's reaction as being Anxiety instead of Fear? Select all that apply.

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Anxiety is characterized by concerns over future or anticipated events (A), anticipation of danger rather than a present danger (B), and often involves psychological threats rather than immediate physical threats (D). Fear, on the other hand, is a response to an immediate, identifiable threat, which differentiates it from anxiety.

An Older Patient Is Tearful,shaky,and Withdrawn and Admits to Worrying