A nurse is caring for a client with a specific phobia.
Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding phobias?

Choice A rationale:

Decreasing expiratory flow time is not the appropriate intervention in this case. The client's pH and PaCO2 levels suggest respiratory acidosis, which indicates inadequate ventilation. Increasing expiratory flow time might exacerbate the acidosis by reducing ventilation.

Choice C rationale:

Increasing the rate of ventilation (respiratory rate) is a potential intervention to improve the client's acid-base balance. However, it should be done cautiously and under medical supervision to avoid respiratory alkalosis. It is not the first-line intervention in this scenario.

Choice D rationale:

Increasing the ventilator tidal volume may help improve ventilation, but it should also be done under medical guidance to prevent barotrauma. It is not the initial intervention to address the client's respiratory acidosis.

Choice A rationale:

An altered level of consciousness is not a typical finding in Alzheimer's disease. This condition is characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, but consciousness itself is not directly affected.

Choice B rationale:

Rapid mood swings can occur in individuals with Alzheimer's disease due to the changes in brain structure and function. These mood swings are a common behavioral symptom. However, the more distinctive hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is the cognitive decline rather than mood swings.

Choice C rationale:

Excessive motor activity is not a prominent feature of Alzheimer's disease. Instead, individuals with Alzheimer's disease often experience a decline in motor skills and coordination as the disease progresses.

Choice D rationale:

Failure to recognize familiar objects is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease. This is referred to as agnosia, where individuals may struggle to recognize familiar people, objects, or places. It results from the progressive damage to brain regions responsible for memory and sensory processing.