Select the statement most typical of a client experiencing periodic panic attacks.

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. The client tells the nurse, “My family doesn’t believe anything about posttraumatic stress disorder.” What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

While caring for a client with posttraumatic stress disorder, the family notices that loud noises cause a serious anxiety response. What is the best explanation for the nurse to give the family?

What is the primary psychological symptom a nurse should expect to find in a hospitalized client who is the lone survivor of a train collision?

A client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and says, “I’ve decided to just avoid everything and everyone.” The nurse suspects the client is at greatest risk for which of the following?

What is the best therapeutic technique to use when speaking with a client with posttraumatic stress disorder about the trauma?

A client’s survivor guilt is best indicated by which statement?

What is the best nursing action to assist a client with posttraumatic stress disorder and his family to handle interpersonal conflict at home?

The nurse is teaching a client with posttraumatic stress about relationships. What is the most important information for the nurse to provide?

The nurse is planning care for a client with posttraumatic stress disorder who states that the experience was “bad luck.” What is the most important intervention for the nurse to include?

The nurse suspects a client may have posttraumatic stress disorder. It would be most important for the nurse to assess the client for which of the following?

A client with generalized anxiety disorder states, “I’m afraid I’m going to die from cancer. My mother had cancer.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client with a history of panic attacks tells the nurse, “I feel so trapped,” right after an attack. The nurse determines that the client is most likely expressing which fear?

A nurse who is caring for a client with panic disorder receives an order for alprazolam (Xanax) from the physician. The nurse reviews the clients chart and determines further intervention is needed when the medical history includes:

What is the most important nursing intervention to include in the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute panic attack?

The nurse is teaching a client and family about the management of panic attacks. What is the most important information for the nurse to include?

What is the most important question for a nurse to ask a client with agoraphobia?

The nurse has been working with a female client who is interested in lifestyle changes as behavior modification to treat her panic attacks. What is the most important information for the nurse to tell the client?

What is the priority nursing intervention when caring for a client with a panic disorder?

The nurse explains that the therapeutic action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) for clients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder is to:

The nurse is planning care for a client with panic disorder. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Which group therapy intervention is of primary importance to a client with panic disorder?

The nursing team members planning care for a client with social phobia would primarily address which symptom?

A client with social phobia is most likely to make which statement?

The nurse is aware that socially phobic clients typically fear which event?

A client with a phobic disorder would benefit most from which individual counseling approach?

The nurse is aware that the behaviors of clients with phobias can best be modified using:

Which statement best describes the need for a strong support system when teaching the client and family about phobias?

What is the nursing intervention of primary importance during the administration of paroxetine (Paxil) to the depressed client with a phobic disorder?

Which statement indicates a positive response about treatment progress from the client diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia?