Question

D.J., a 67-year-old woman, is taken to the emergency department by her daughter. D.J. reports, “I’m feeling queasy, and I’m very anxious.” She is hyperventilating and visibly sweating.
Laboratory tests and a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) have been ordered by the physician. She is on continuous ECG monitoring, and oxygen has been started. Baseline vital signs include the following: blood pressure (BP) of 175/105 mm Hg, pulse rate of 120 beats/minute, and respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute.

What questions should you ask about her craziness and anxiety?

Answer 1

Answer: Patient seems to have panic attacks or Anxiety attack

Questions to be asked are as follows :

Before confirming it is anxiety attack, nurse has to collect detailed history of the patient and perform mental status examination. Ensure the patient that you are there to hear their problems and support them.

• Have you ever experienced this symptoms before?
• How often you feel queasy and anxious?
• Is there any trigger that makes you feel anxious?
• Is something bothering you right now?
• Can you point out exactly what has happened during your anxiety attack?
• Are you feeling anxious right now?
• What do you do usually when you get anxious?
• Do you take help from others during anxiety attacks?
• How do you manage your anxiety?
• Have you undergone any therapy or treatment to relieve your symptoms?