Which is the most important teaching point the nurse can stress to a client who experiences panic attacks?
A) Location is often the source of stress.
B) Take medications at onset of symptoms
C) Panic attacks are time limited and will abate
D) Maintain self-control during an attack
C
Feedback:
Panic attacks are time limited, and the symptoms will abate. Knowing this will decrease the client's fear, when an attack occurs. For agoraphobia, fear of losing control in public can result in a desire to confine location to home. Taking medications as prescribed is a part of the management of anxiety disorders. The initiation of medication once the attack begins is not helpful. Maintaining self-control implies the client can control the event and is not supportive.
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