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Which of the following is a recommended step to take if a child is hyperventilating?
Which of the following is a recommended step to take if a child is hyperventilating?
- Have the child hold their breath
- Ignore the child's breathing
- Tell the child to take deep breaths (correct)
- Encourage the child to breathe faster
What is a common symptom of hyperventilation in children?
What is a common symptom of hyperventilation in children?
- Fever
- Rapid breathing (correct)
- Coughing
- Loss of appetite
Why is it important to address hyperventilation in children?
Why is it important to address hyperventilation in children?
- It can lead to dehydration
- It can cause the child to faint (correct)
- It can result in a fever
- It can lead to loss of appetite
Which of the following is a possible cause of respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following is a possible cause of respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of respiratory alkalosis?
What is the primary treatment for respiratory alkalosis?
What is the primary treatment for respiratory alkalosis?