ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with panic disorder reports chest pain during an episode. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct action is to perform an ECG first. Chest pain in a client with panic disorder could be due to a panic attack or a cardiac issue. Performing an ECG will help differentiate between the two causes. Administering oxygen (choice
A) may be necessary if the ECG shows cardiac abnormalities. Teaching relaxation techniques (choice
C) can be beneficial in managing panic attacks but is not the priority when chest pain is present. Giving a benzodiazepine (choice
D) should be considered after ruling out cardiac issues.
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