Practice Question
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After showing the client to his room, which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?
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Correct Answer:
Remain with the client for a while.
Rationale:
⭐ Presence provides safety: During panic-level anxiety, clients are overwhelmed and unable to process information or participate in group or cognitive interventions. The nurse’s calm, supportive presence helps reduce feelings of isolation and provides reassurance.
⭐ Therapeutic communication: Simply remaining with the client conveys acceptance and support without demanding verbal interaction, which may be overwhelming at this stage.
⭐ Stabilization before interventions: Group therapy, rest suggestions, or medications may be considered later, but the immediate priority is to establish safety and trust through presence.
⭐ De-escalation of anxiety: The nurse’s calm demeanor can help the client begin to regain a sense of control and decrease escalating panic symptoms.
⭐ Foundation for further care: Once stabilized, the client will be better able to engage in coping strategies, rest, or structured therapy.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: 💫PN Custom Exam(s)
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