A patient reports that during incentive spirometry she becomes dizzy and must stop the maneuver when this happens. The most probable cause of this situation is:
a. hypoventilation. c. patient fatigue.
b. hyperventilation. d. bronchospasm.
ANS: B
The patient's light-headedness is caused by hyperventilation. This is a common complication of incentive spirometry.
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