A Patient Says,"There Aren't Many Things in Life That I'm

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient says,"There aren't many things in life that I'm really afraid of,but I'm so afraid that I'll have another panic attack when I least expect it." Which question indicates the nurse is using decatastrophizing?

• A) "Okay, let's talk about the worst case scenario. What if you're driving in a snow storm with your children in the car and you have an attack?"
• B) "I can understand your concern. But keep telling yourself not to worry because panic attacks go away as quickly as they appear."
• C) "I can understand that your anxiety over the possibility of experiencing another panic attack could paralyze you with fear."
• D) "Let me understand this. You're not afraid of much, but these attacks cause you to be fearful?"

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