A patient comes into the emergency department experiencing chest pain and feelings of impending doom.Which assessment findings should the nurse use to determine if this patient is experiencing a panic attack? (Select all that apply.)

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Panic is a state of extreme fear that cannot be controlled; it may be referred to as a panic attack.Panic episodes are recurrent and occur unpredictably.Patients may present themselves at the emergency room because they believe they are having a heart attack or other significant physical illness.Patients must exhibit several episodes within a specified time frame to be given the diagnosis of panic disorder.Additional symptoms associated with panic disorder include dissociation and shaking.B.D.Neck pain and vomiting brown emesis are not manifestations of a panic disorder.

A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department Experiencing Chest Pain