A client comes to the emergency department with shortness of breath,difficulty breathing,pressure in the chest,and a feeling of impending doom.After diagnostic tests and an electrocardiogram,the findings are not consistent with an acute myocardial infarction.What should the nurse do next?

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The symptoms described by the client are consistent with a panic attack, which can be triggered by anxiety or drug use. Obtaining a history of recent events that might trigger anxiety or that might indicate drug abuse can help identify the cause of the symptoms and determine the appropriate treatment. Assessing the gastrointestinal system or prescribing pain medication is not indicated based on the given information. Discharging the client without proper assessment and treatment is also not appropriate.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with Shortness of Breath,difficulty