After completing a physical assessment the nurse determines that a laboring client is experiencing a panic attack. What findings did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply.
A) Flat affect
B) Monotone replies
C) Heart rate 120 bpm
D) Respiratory rate 28/minute
E) Disoriented to place and time

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The increased heart rate and respiratory rate are both physiological symptoms of a panic attack. Flat affect, monotone replies, and disorientation are not necessarily indicative of a panic attack.

After Completing a Physical Assessment the Nurse Determines That a Laboring