Tom Borg Is 23 Years Old and Is Very Anxious

question 11

Multiple Choice

Tom Borg is 23 years old and is very anxious about being subjected to radiation from x-rays.He complains that his hands and feet are tingling and that he feels dizzy.His temperature is 99°F,his pulse rate is 86 beats per minute,and his respiratory rate is 40 breaths per minute.The most likely reason for his symptoms is:

• A) hyperventilation.
• B) hypertension.
• C) pyrexia.
• D) tachycardia.

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