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 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.

Ms. K is a 48-year-old woman who is admitted to the psychiat…

Ms. K is a 48-year-old woman who is admitted to the psychiatric unit of an acute care hospital after a serious suicide attempt with a handgun. The gun jammed, and her husband awakened as she was trying to pull the trigger. He brought her to the hospital and reported that she had seemed despondent since their youngest child left for college four months ago. She had become progressively more withdrawn, refused food, lost 20 pounds, and neglected her appearance. Mr. K was very concerned about her. She was given the medical diagnosis of major depression. Which nursing intervention would receive highest priority at the time of Ms. K’s admission?