A client visits the clinic and a panic disorder is diagnosed. During the interview the client tells the nurse, "I'm so nervous. I feel as if I'm having a stroke right now." The nurse's first intervention should be to:
A) Stay with the client while remaining calm.
B) Move the client to a safe environment.
C) Tell the client that the attack will soon pass.
D) Teach the client deep breathing techniques to calm her.
D
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a. A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem. b. The same information is gathered in both; the difference is in who obtains the information. c. A nursing history is gathered using a specific format. d. A medical history collects more in-depth information.
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a. Liver function tests b. CBC c. Creatinine clearance d. Uric acid levels e. Calcium levels
The emergency response team responded to a terrorist attack where hundreds of people died following symptoms of chest tightness, palpations, seizures, and finally paralysis
A colorless odorless liquid known as Sarin (GB) was the agent, which is primarily inhaled with limited exposure through the skin. The concentration of Sarin has not been measured. What level is the minimum level of personal protection and safety equipment (PPE) that would be needed? a. A b. B c. C d. D