The client comes to the emergency department with an anxiety attack. He tells the nurse he heard that there was another anthrax attack in the United States and is concerned about running out of medications. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Option B is the best response because it addresses the patient's worry about running out of medication in case of an anthrax attack by mentioning that the Public Health Agency of Canada has a stockpile of medications available in such an event. Option A is a dismissive response and doesn't address the patient's concerns. Option C is a vague response that may not provide much reassurance to the patient at this time. Option D partially addresses the patient's physical health, but does not address the patient's concerns or provide any information to alleviate the anxiety.

The Client Comes to the Emergency Department with an Anxiety