While observing a female patient on the oncology unit who has a secondary diagnosis of panic attacks, the nurse would expect to observe which of the following symptoms (select all that apply):
A.
Nausea.
B.
Diaphoresis.
C.
Ritualistic behavior.
D.
Increased pulse.
E.
Reliving the experience.
ANS: A, B, D
With a panic attack, the patient will experience common symptoms of the fight or flight response. The person has an episode of fear that is classified as intense. This intense episode can go from being calm to being anxious very quickly.
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