A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department Experiencing Chest Pain

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient comes into the emergency department experiencing chest pain and feelings of impending doom.Which assessment findings should the nurse use to determine if this patient is experiencing a panic attack? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Shaking
• B) Neck pain
• C) Dissociation
• D) Vomiting brown emesis
• E) Occurs at 3 p.m. every day

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