Jake, a 45-year-old heavy equipment operator, complains of s…

Jake, a 45-year-old heavy equipment operator, complains of shortness of breath, palpitations, tightness in his chest, and dizziness. Jake reports that he has always been anxious, but now has attacks that scare him since he fears collapsing while operating his truck at work. A complete workup by the cardiologist reveals no cardiovascular disease. Jake is informed that he has panic attacks. A few hours after his most recent panic attack, Jake tells the nurse, “I hated that anxiety spell. It was a scary feeling.“ What is the nurse’s best response?

A child said, “I just want to die. No one likes me. Other ki…

A child said, “I just want to die. No one likes me. Other kids laugh at me, but I do not know why. They will always laugh at me.” When asked about a suicide plan, the child replied, “I’ll jump from the bridge near my home. My father threw kittens off the bridge, and they died because they couldn’t swim.” Suicide risk is:

A patient referred to the eating disorders clinic lost 35 po…

A patient referred to the eating disorders clinic lost 35 pounds in 3 months and developed amenorrhea. Physical manifestations of anorexia nervosa for which the nurse should assess include: (Select all that apply.)               (1)       peripheral edema.             (2)       parotid swelling.             (3)       constipation.             (4)       hypotension.             (5)       dental caries.             (6)       lanugo.