A client is experiencing a severe panic attack. Which nursing intervention would meet this client's physiological need?

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Having the client breathe into a paper bag helps to increase the carbon dioxide level in the body, which can help relieve the symptoms of hyperventilation that often occur during a panic attack. This intervention is specifically geared towards meeting the physiological need of the client in the midst of a panic attack.

A Client Is Experiencing a Severe Panic Attack