A nurse is reviewing the BUN result of a client who is taking cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. Which of the following laboratory studies should the nurse recognize as another renal function study that should be monitored?

Rationale:
A. Encourage the client to watch television: Distracting the client with television is not effective during an acute panic attack. The client may be too anxious to focus, and this approach does not provide emotional support or safety.

B. Teach the client how to meditate: Teaching meditation is a long-term coping strategy and is not helpful during an acute panic attack, when the client requires immediate support and reassurance.

C. Administer a dose of atomoxetine to decrease anxiety: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is not indicated for acute anxiety or panic attacks. Medications for acute panic typically include fast-acting benzodiazepines if prescribed.

D. Sit with the client to provide a sense of security: Providing a calm presence and sitting with the client helps reduce feelings of fear and isolation. This intervention offers immediate emotional support, reassurance, and a sense of safety during the panic episode.

Rationale:
A. Tends to be very expressive with gestures and body language: Chinese cultural norms often value modesty and restrained expression rather than overt gestures. Expecting expressive behavior may not align with typical postpartum practices.

B. Prefers to make direct eye contact with health care personnel: In many Chinese cultural contexts, avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect, especially toward authority figures, rather than a preference for direct engagement.

C. Prefers foods that maintain a balance of hot and cold within the body: Traditional Chinese postpartum practices emphasize restoring balance through diet, often using “hot” and “cold” foods to support recovery and prevent illness, making this a key consideration in care planning.

D. Expresses pain freely and loudly: Cultural norms often encourage quiet endurance of pain, especially postpartum, rather than vocal or exaggerated expressions of discomfort.