What is the best immediate response if a group member in a panic disorder session is hyperventilating after discussing triggers?
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Correct answer: Encourage slow, deep breathing and guide them to grounding
Hyperventilation is a physiological response in panic; guiding the client to slow breathing and grounding techniques is an appropriate immediate intervention.
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