Practice Test 8

A 23-year-old client with a history of panic attacks is in the emergency department and reports, "I can't breathe," while hyperventilating and trembling. Mood is terrified, affect is wide-eyed, speech is fragmented, and the client is scanning the room. Which strategy should the nurse use to address the client's anxiety?

Outpatient clinic: A 50-year-old client started sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim yesterday for a skin infection. Today the client reports a new widespread rash and fever; vital signs are T 38.6°C (101.5°F), HR 106; the rash is diffuse and the client reports mouth soreness. History includes HIV controlled on therapy; no prior sulfa exposure known. Using SBAR to notify the provider, what assessment finding should the nurse communicate FIRST using SBAR?