While a travel during a vacation via car, the mother notes that her 14-year-old child is getting sick. The mother suspects motion sickness. Which of the following clinical manifestations would confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply
A)
Rapid breathing
B)
Feeling faint
C)
Red, flushed face
D)
Rapid pulse rate
E)
Severe balance problems
Ans:
A, B, D
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Autonomic signs (of motion sickness) including lowered BP, tachycardia, and excessive sweating may occur. Hyperventilation produces changes in blood volume and pooling of blood in the lower extremities, leading to postural hypotension and sometimes syncope. Red, flushed face is usually associated with elevated temperature. Severe balance problems are usually associated with irritation or damage of the vestibular end organs.
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