Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on agoraphobia.
Which behavior should the nurse recognize as an assessment finding consistent with a diagnosis of agoraphobia?
A. Fear of interacting with strangers
B. Avoiding eating in public
C. Fear of being in the presence of animals
D. Avoiding the use of a bus or trainScroll down for the correct answer!
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The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is…
D. Avoiding the use of a bus or train
Rationale: Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where situations such as using public transportation result in a feeling of being trapped, helpless, or embarrassed.
Main takeaway
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where an actual or anticipated situation results in a feeling of being trapped, helpless, or embarrassed. Examples of agoraphobic situations include being outside the home alone, being in a crowd, and being on a train, bus, or other forms of public transportation.
Incorrect answer explanations
A. Fear of interacting with strangers
Rationale: Xenophobia is a fear of strangers.
B. Avoiding eating in public
Rationale: Avoiding eating in public is a sign of a social phobia.
C. Fear of being in the presence of animals
Rationale: Zoophobia is a general fear of animals.
References
Townsend, M. C. (2014). Psychiatric mental health nursing: Concepts of care in evidence-based practice. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
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