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
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Signs of Dehydration in Infants