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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient admitted in a state of extreme anxiety has vital signs of: T 98.6 F, P 81, BP 130/86, R 32 . The nurse is aware if this hyperventilation continues, the result will be:
 
  a. metabolic acidosis.
  b. metabolic alkalosis.
  c. respiratory acidosis.
  d. respiratory alkalosis.

Question 2

Which theory of aging suggests that previously developed coping abilities and the ability to maintain previous roles and activities are critical to adjustment to old age?
 
  a. Continuity theory
  b. Autoimmunity theory
  c. Wear-and-tear theory
  d. Disengagement theory


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Respiratory alkalosis is caused by hyperventilation as the lungs blow off large amounts of CO2.

Answer to Question 2

A
Supporters of the continuity theory suggest that the critical factors in adjustment to old age are previously developed coping abilities and the ability to maintain previous roles and activities.


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