A client is experiencing a severe panic attack.Which nursing intervention would meet this client's immediate need?
A)Teach deep-breathing relaxation exercises.
B)Place the client in a Trendelenburg position.
C)Stay with the client and offer reassurance of safety.
D)Administer the ordered prn buspirone (BuSpar).

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The best choice for meeting the client's immediate need during a severe panic attack is to stay with the client and offer reassurance of safety. This helps to calm the client and provide a sense of support, which can help to decrease the intensity and duration of the panic attack. Teaching deep-breathing relaxation exercises is a helpful intervention for overall anxiety reduction, but it may not be effective during the height of a severe panic attack. Placing the client in a Trendelenburg position (head down) is not recommended as it may worsen the client's symptoms and lead to decreased circulation. Administering prn buspirone (BuSpar) may be indicated for ongoing anxiety management, but it is not an immediate intervention for a severe panic attack.

A Client Is Experiencing a Severe Panic Attack