A Patient Who Is Anxious and Hyperventilating May Also Be

question 76

Short Answer

A patient who is anxious and hyperventilating may also be in a pH state of respiratory ____________________.

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Definitions:

Catecholamine Levels

Concentration of neurotransmitters (such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) in the body, which are crucial for the body's fight or flight response.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, usually measured as a vital sign of health.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that triggers the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Physiological Arousal

The body's physical response to stimuli, manifested through increased heart rate, muscle tension, and other bodily changes.