Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 51 of 120
A client experiencing a panic attack is hyperventilating and pacing. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
a.Leave the client alone to calm down
b.Provide detailed teaching about anxiety physiology
c.Stay with the client and speak calmly using short, simple statements
d.Encourage the client to describe every worry in detail
Explanation
During a panic attack the nurse should stay with the client, remain calm, and use brief, clear communication. Complex teaching and detailed discussion overwhelm the client until the acute anxiety subsides.
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