Managing Hyperventilation in Children
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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?

  • Fever
  • Rapid breathing (correct)
  • Coughing
  • Loss of appetite

    • 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?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>Respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>Increasing carbon dioxide levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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