A woman is in the emergency department after a car wreck. She is breathing rapidly and complains of dizziness and tingling in her extremities. She says, "I think I'm having a heart attack!" The nurse is aware that the symptoms may be related to which of the following?
A) A transient ischemic attack
B) Hyperventilation
C) Hypotension
D) Asthma

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The woman's rapid breathing suggests hyperventilation, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness and tingling in the extremities. It is not likely to be a heart attack, transient ischemic attack, hypotension, or asthma in this scenario.

A Woman Is in the Emergency Department After a Car