A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Rapid

question 58

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department with rapid breathing after learning of a family member being killed in a house fire.What should the nurse do first to help this client?

• A) Coach to slow the breathing.
• B) Move to a quiet, calm environment.
• C) Provide a sedative.
• D) Ask for a psychiatric consultation.

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