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
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Position of patient following seizure
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.