The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the emergency department for a panic attack. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?

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It is important to stay with the client and remain calm to help relax the client. Trying to mimic the client's symptoms would further add to the client's anxiety level. It is also important to stress that you will stay with the client and that the client is safe. The nurse should use clear, concise directions and short sentences. Medical jargon, such as telling the client this is an acute exacerbation with a positive prognosis, should be avoided.

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