A patient experiencing a panic attack presents with:

A Calm demeanor

B Chest tightness, palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling, derealization, and intense fear of losing control

C Bradycardia

D Hypersomnia

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Panic attack: acute onset intense fear with physical symptoms (palpitations, SOB, chest tightness, diaphoresis, trembling, dizziness, derealization). Peak within minutes. Nursing: stay with patient, calm reassurance, slow breathing, quiet environment. Rule out cardiac causes.

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The correct answer to the question "A patient experiencing a panic attack presents with:" is Option B: Chest tightness, palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling, derealization, and intense fear of losing control.

The other options — A) Calm demeanor, C) Bradycardia, D) Hypersomnia — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Panic attack: acute onset intense fear with physical symptoms (palpitations, SOB, chest tightness, diaphoresis, trembling, dizziness, derealization). Peak within minutes. Nursing: stay with patient, …

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A patient experiencing a panic attack presents with:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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