While assessing a client with nausea and dizziness, the nurse observes shortness of breath and a verbal expression of overwhelming fear. Which disorder does the nurse anticipate from the findings?

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The symptoms described, including shortness of breath, overwhelming fear, nausea, and dizziness, are characteristic of a panic attack, which is a primary feature of panic disorder. Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having additional attacks or their consequences.

While Assessing a Client with Nausea and Dizziness, the Nurse