A client on a 72-hour psychiatric hold experiences a panic attack while getting ready for the day. The nurse should provide the following interventions ranked by priority:

  • __ stay with the client until the panic attack is over
  • __ incorporate physical activity into the client’s daily routine
  • __ instruct the client to take slow, deep breaths
  • __ reduce external stimuli in the immediate area
  • __ work with the client to develop coping mechanisms
  • 1. stay with the client until the panic attack is over
  • 2. reduce external stimuli in the immediate area
  • 3. instruct the client to take slow, deep breaths
  • 4. incorporate physical activity into the client’s daily routine
  • 5. work with the client to develop coping mechanisms