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NCLEX-RN · Question #820
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Question
A client is having episodes of hyperventilation related to her surgery that is scheduled tomorrow. Appropriate nursing actions to help control hyperventilating include:
Options
- AAdministering diazepam (Valium) 10-15 mg po q4h and q1h prn for hyperventilating episode
- BKeeping the temperature in the client's room at a high level to reduce respiratory stimulation
- CHaving the client hold her breath or breathe into a paper bag when hyperventilation episodes occur
- DUsing distraction to help control the client's hyperventilation episodes
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