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How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
 
  A. GAD is acute in nature, and panic disorder is chronic.
  B. Chest pain is a common GAD symptom, whereas this symptom is absent in panic disorders.
  C. Hyperventilation is a common symptom in GAD and rare in panic disorder.
  D. Depersonalization is commonly seen in panic disorder and absent in GAD.
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The nurse should recognize that a client diagnosed with panic disorder experiences depersonalization, whereas a client diagnosed with GAD would not. Depersonalization refers to being detached from oneself when experiencing extreme anxiety.
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