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
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
Warning signs like this one are often posted when local waters