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nramada

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client who is experiencing a panic attack states, I am going to die. I feel like I am suffocating. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A) I will leave you alone so that you can calm down.
  B) You are having a panic attack. I will not leave you alone.
  C) Please calm down. You are not dying.
  D) Why are you having a panic attack?

Question 2

The nurse should avoid which of the following interventions when dealing with a client having a panic attack?
 
  A) Communicating in a nonthreatening manner
  B) Maintaining a calm environment
  C) Providing a safe place
  D) Touching the client


jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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