An adult child brings his father to the emergency department and describes the sudden onset of a panic attack and aggressiveness. After ruling out an infectious process, what action by the nurse is best?

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Abuse of illicit drugs can cause many symptoms, including panic attacks and aggressive behavior. After assessing for an infectious process, the nurse should determine if the patient has used any recreational drugs. The other assessments are not as important and can be completed later.

An Adult Child Brings His Father to the Emergency Department