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Anxiety Disorders - Coggle Diagram
Anxiety Disorders
1. Introduction
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders, and highly treatable.
Nurses play a key role in identification, de-escalation, and long-term management.
2. Anxiety vs. Fear
Fear: Response to a real, immediate threat (fight-or-flight).
Anxiety: Response to anticipated, future threat (apprehension, dread).
Anxiety becomes a disorder when it is excessive, persistent (>6 months), and impairing.
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5. Nursing Management
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C. Patient Education
Sleep hygiene, reduce caffeine/alcohol, teach relaxation techniques (PMR, mindfulness).
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7. Key Takeaways
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Medication knowledge: SSRIs = slow, long-term; Benzodiazepines = fast, short-term.
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