A client diagnosed with Panic Disorder states,"When an attack happens,I feel like I am going to die." Which is the nurse's most appropriate reply?
A)"I know it's frightening,but try to remind yourself that this will only last a short time."
B)"Death from a panic attack happens so infrequently that there is no need to worry."
C)"Most people who experience panic attacks have feelings of impending doom."
D)"Tell me why you think you are going to die every time you have a panic attack."

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The nurse's response acknowledges the client's fear while offering reassurance that the feeling is temporary and will pass. This helps to validate the client's feelings while also providing some coping skills. Option B may be true, but it does not offer any immediate coping strategies. Option C may be validating, but it does not offer any constructive advice. Option D may feel challenging or confrontational to the client, which may escalate their anxiety.

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