When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the following points:
The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the following points:
| A. | “You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant worrying, and diarrhea.” | |
| B. | “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.” | |
| C. | “You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to urinate, and fear.” | |
| D. | “You may experience sleepiness, decreased blood pressure, and fear.” |