Once hyperventilation occurs, the condition of the patient usually does not worsen because a steady-state respiration level is reached within minutes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Hyperventilation takes place in a cycle. Once a patient becomes anxious and hyperventilates, the realization that they are having difficulty breathing further increases their anxiety and exacerbates the hyperventilation.
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