While Caring for a Client with Respiratory Alkalosis Caused by Hyperventilation

question 10

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client with respiratory alkalosis caused by hyperventilation, the nurse decides that having students in the room may increase the client's anxiety. Therefore, he decides to have the students watch the assessment of a different client. Which type of knowledge is the nurse demonstrating when assigning another client for care?

• A)Empirical
• B)Aesthetic
• C)Ethical
• D)Personal

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Definitions:

Grasping Objects

The act of taking hold of and holding an object using the hands or fingers, a skill that develops early in human life.

Thumb

The first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four, providing a wide range of motion that enables grasping and manipulation of objects.

Motor Development

Refers to the progression of muscles and coordination skills, allowing an individual to perform complex physical activities.

Physical Therapy

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