During a panic attack, a client runs to the nurse and reports breathing difficulty, chest pains, and palpitations. The client also is pale and has a wide open mouth and raised eyebrows. What should the nurse do first
A. Assist with deep breathing into a paper bag.
B. Orient the client to person, place, and time.
C. Set limits for acting out delusional behaviors.
D. Administer an anxiolytic agent IM.
参考答案:A
解析:Physiologic needs, particularly breathing, are the first priority during a panic attack. Restoring normal breathing patterns should relieve the other symptoms. Orientation usually is unnecessary because most clients respond to external control and reduced stimulation. During a panic attack, the client isn’t likely to act out but may strike out if feeling threatened. An anxiolytic agent may be effective but isn’t the first priority.