A client who was assaulted in the street is brought to the e…
A client who was assaulted in the street is brought to the emergency room for observation. A nurse documents the client has difficulty communicating verbally, is agitated, and reports chest pain and a sense of impending doom. The client has a quavering voice, tremors, increased muscle tension, with slight increases in respirations and pulse. What type of anxiety does the nurse identify the client is experiencing?