Asked by Merari Rivera on Jul 26, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old patient whose temperature is 101.2° F. The nurse expects this patient to hyperventilate. Which factor does the nurse remember when planning care for this type of hyperventilation?
A) Anxiety over illness
B) Decreased drive to breathe
C) Increased metabolic demands
D) Infection destroying lung tissues
Hyperventilate
Breathing more rapidly or deeply than normal, leading to excessive expulsion of carbon dioxide, which can cause dizziness or a feeling of light-headedness.
Increased Metabolic Demands
The body's need for more energy due to physical activity, growth, stress, or illness, requiring a higher intake of nutrients.
Decreased Drive
A reduction in the motivation or desire to engage in particular activities.
- Comprehend the physiological responses to fever, including hyperventilation due to increased metabolic demands.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the physiological responses to fever, including hyperventilation due to increased metabolic demands.
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