A client is experiencing episodes of hyperventilation related to the surgery scheduled for tomorrow. The appropriate nursing action to help control hyperventilation is to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An adult Valium dosage for treatment of anxiety is 2-10 mg PO from two to four times daily. As written, the order would place a client at risk for an overdose. A high room temperature could increase the hyperventilating episodes by stimulating the respiratory system. Holding one's breath and breathing into a paper bag may be useful in controlling hyperventilation. Both measures increase CO2 retention. Distraction will not prevent or control hyperventilation, which is caused by anxiety or fear.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.