Which action should the nurse take first for the client who is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a panic attack and whose blood gases indicate respiratory alkalosis?
A. Encourage the client to take slow breaths.
B. Obtain a prescription for a fluid and electrolyte infusion.
C. Administer oxygen using ED standard orders.
D. Place an emergency cart close to the client's room.
Ans: A. Encourage the client to take slow breaths.
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