An employee reports to the occupational health nurse with shortness of

An employee reports to the occupational health nurse with shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, trembling, light-headedness, abdominal distress, numbness, and chest tightness.

She states, “I feel like I am going crazy.” In about 10 minutes, she is being back to normal. What nursing interventions should the nurse use?
A) Reassure the employee that she will be fine
B) Remind her that this is what happens when she worries
C) Ask her what she thinks would make her feel better
D) Calmly assess vital signs and give guidance and direction

ESSAYBID ANSWER

D