Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED) who has high anxiety and shallow respirations at a rate of 30/min. Which of the following acid-base disturbances is the client most likely experiencing?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Respiratory alkalosis
Rationale:
💨 The client is hyperventilating, rapidly exhaling CO₂, causing a decrease in serum carbonic acid and respiratory alkalosis.
💨 Symptoms like anxiety, dizziness, and numbness or tingling are typical findings in this condition.
💨 Shallow and rapid respirations (rate of 30/min) reflect CO₂ loss, disrupting acid-base balance.
💨 Respiratory alkalosis is commonly seen during anxiety or panic attacks due to overbreathing.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Exam-2024 which contains 52 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4