A patient is being treated on the mental health unit for an anxiety disorder. The patient approaches the nurse and reports feeling dizzy and weak, with a sensation of a racing heart. The nursing care plan includes interventions of imagery exercises and as-needed lorazepam (Ativan) for symptoms of anxiety. What should the nurse do first?

Choice A reason: Patients with antisocial personality disorder often have difficulty adhering to societal norms and rules due to their disregard for the rights of others and lack of remorse for their actions.

Choice B reason: Listening to music is a leisure activity and does not typically involve compliance with rules or regulations, making it less likely to be difficult for the patient.

Choice C reason: Organizing a patient committee may involve cooperation and adherence to guidelines, which could be challenging but is not as fundamental as following hospital rules.

Choice D reason: Playing volleyball is a physical activity and, while it involves following game rules, it is not as comprehensive as abiding by hospital rules.

Choice A reason: Echopraxia is the involuntary repetition of another person's movements or actions.

Choice B reason: Word salad refers to a confused or meaningless mixture of words and phrases, often seen in schizophrenia.

Choice C reason: Echolalia is the meaningless repetition of words just spoken by another person, occurring as a symptom of mental conditions.

Choice D reason: Illusion is a false idea or belief, or a deceptive appearance or impression.