The Nurse Completes Discharge Teaching for a Patient with an Anxiety

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse completes discharge teaching for a patient with an anxiety disorder. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of information related to respiratory alkalosis?

• A)"I will eat more bananas at breakfast."
• B)"I will practice stress reduction."
• C)"I will not take antacids when I have heartburn."
• D)"I will breathe faster when I am feeling anxious."

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