Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder and is second only to depression as the most common disorder diagnosed in primary care. Because it is potentially disabling due to its high comorbidity with other psychiatric conditions, psychiatric nurses must accurately diagnose GAD and formulate individualized treatment plans that promote positive outcomes for clients with this disorder.
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Deborah Antai-Otong (2003) studied this question.
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