The client with an anxiety disorder is ready to be discharged from the unit. What should the nurse plan to teach this client and family in preparation for discharge?
Select all that apply.
A) Refer the client for counseling.
B) Instruct the client to eat foods high in acid.
C) Teach the client the signs of impending panic attack.
D) Advise the client to breathe into a paper bag when feeling anxious.
E) Instruct the client to breathe slowly.
Answer: A, C, E
Teaching the client to breathe slowly helps the client manage hyperventilation at home. The client with an anxiety disorder should be referred to counseling to assist with management of the disorder and should be taught signs of an impending panic attack. Eating foods high in acid will not counteract the results of hyperventilation. The use of paper bags has been a recommended treatment for hyperventilation; however, it can also cause hypoxia.
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