The Patient Is Hyperventilating from Anxiety and Abdominal Pain

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient is hyperventilating from anxiety and abdominal pain. Which assessment findings should the nurse attribute to respiratory alkalosis? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Skin pale and cold
• B) Tingling of fingertips
• C) Heart rate of 102
• D) Numbness around mouth
• E) Cramping in feet

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear and aggression, and processing emotional memories.

Emotional Expression

The way individuals convey their feelings and emotions through words, facial expressions, body language, and other behaviors.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity of the brain to hold a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Overactivity

The condition of being more active than is usual or desirable, often leading to restlessness or hyperactivity.