The nurse is caring for the client with a history of anxiety who is experiencing chest pain, palpitations and dyspnea. Which intervention would be a priority for this client?
A) Providing educational material for the client's medical diagnosis
B) Ordering a regular diet for the client
C) Reassuring the client that symptoms will resolve
D) Asking Respiratory Therapy to set up a mechanical ventilator
Answer: C
The client will require reassurance from the nurse that the symptoms being experienced are not those of a heart attack and that the symptoms will resolve when a normal breathing pattern returns to normal. Ordering the diet and instructing the respiratory therapist are done by the healthcare provider. Providing teaching for the client becomes a priority when the client is recovering from the illness.
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