A client who experiences panic attacks in social situations has been prescribed an antianxiety medication. The nurse would assess which of the following before administering the drug?
A) Temperature
B) Blood pressure
C) Blood sugar
D) Red blood cell count
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should check the client's blood pressure before administering the antianxiety drug because physiologic manifestations of panic attacks can include increased blood pressure. Temperature, blood sugar, and RBC count are not adversely affected by antianxiety drugs.
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