Clients with panic disorder are often advised to breathe into a paper bag in order to reduce symptoms. The? use of the bag_____________.
A) is helpful for clients who become nauseated
B) allows the client to focus on something other than panic symptoms
C) traps carbon dioxide in the bag which may induce calm by restoring a more optimal balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide.
D) controls the amount of oxygen available to the client and creates a situation much like passing out

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Breathing into a paper bag can trap carbon dioxide in the bag, allowing the person to rebreathe the air and restore a more optimal balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide. This can induce calm and reduce symptoms of panic. Choices A and B may also be true to some extent, but they are not the primary purpose for using a paper bag. Choice D is incorrect and potentially dangerous.

Clients with Panic Disorder Are Often Advised to Breathe into a Paper