A Client Who Was Suddenly Overwhelmed with an Intense Fear

A client who was suddenly overwhelmed with an intense fear that something terrible was going to happen is brought to the emergency department by the spouse after they were out at dinner.  The client is now shaking, hyperventilating, and having heart palpitations.  What is the priority nursing action?

A) Encourage the client to perform deep breathing exercises
B) Explore possible reasons for the episode
C) Place the client in a private room and tell the client to relax
D) Remain in the room with the client

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