A Client Experiencing Hyperventilation,diaphoresis,and Difficulty Breathing with Chest Tightness Was

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client experiencing hyperventilation,diaphoresis,and difficulty breathing with chest tightness was diagnosed with panic attacks after a negative cardiac workup.What action should the nurse implement first?

• A)Perform a 12-lead EKG.
• B)Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 2-4 L/min.
• C)Move the client from the waiting area to a private ED cubicle.
• D)Prepare to administer lorazepam (Ativan).

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