A Patient Having a Severe Anxiety Attack Has an Arterial

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient having a severe anxiety attack has an arterial blood gas result showing respiratory alkalosis. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

• A)Administer nasal oxygen at 6 L/min.
• B)Give the patient a glass of orange juice.
• C)Place the patient in high Fowler position.
• D)Have the patient rebreathe air from a paper bag.

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