Which clinical finding will the nurse anticipate for a patient experiencing a panic attack?

Choice A reason: Cool, dry skin is not typically associated with a panic attack, which often involves symptoms like sweating due to the fight-or-flight response.

Choice B reason: Chest pain is a common symptom of panic attacks, often leading individuals to believe they are having a heart attack.

Choice C reason: Pallor, or paleness, may occur during a panic attack, but it is not as common as other symptoms like chest pain.

Choice D reason: Bradycardia, or slow heart rate, is not characteristic of a panic attack; tachycardia, or fast heart rate, is more common.

Choice A reason: Lying prone may be part of the care plan but is not specifically aimed at promoting ambulation.

Choice B reason: Coordination exercises are important but secondary to building the strength necessary for using mobility aids.

Choice C reason: Building upper body strength is essential for a patient who has had an above-the-knee amputation to be able to use assistive devices for ambulation effectively.

Choice D reason: Maintaining residual limb elevation is important for reducing swelling but does not directly promote ambulation.