Ashley and her boyfriend Chris, both 19 years old, are transported to the Emergency Department...

The person whose anxiety is assessed as severe is unable to solve problems and has a poor grasp of what’s

happening in his or her environment. Somatic symptoms such as those described by Ashley are usually present.

Vital sign changes are observed. The individual with mild anxiety might report being mildly uncomfortable and

might even find performance enhanced. The individual with moderate anxiety grasps less information about the

situation, has some difficulty problem-solving, and might have mild changes in vital signs. The individual in

panic demonstrates markedly disturbed behavior and might lose touch with reality.Psychosocial Integrity