Panic attack
Topic: Mental health
A sudden surge of intense fear that usually peaks within minutes, with palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, trembling, sweating, dizziness and fear of dying or losing control. Recurrent unexpected attacks with worry about further attacks suggest panic disorder. Because symptoms can feel like a heart attack, physical causes must be ruled out. Stay with the client and guide slow breathing with calm, brief instructions.
- In Turkish:
- Panik atak
What does Panic attack mean?
Panic attack is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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