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

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The best response by the nurse would be to provide accurate information and reassurance to the client. Option A is dismissive and does not acknowledge the client's concerns, which may escalate their anxiety. Option B may also escalate anxiety by ignoring the client's concerns about the anthrax attack. Option D is similar to option C, but option C provides more concrete information about the CDC's stockpile of medications, which may be more reassuring to the client.

The Client Comes to the Emergency Department with an Anxiety