Ans) The most common abnormal serum electrolyte finding in chronic respiratory acidosis is the presence of a compensatory increase in serum bicarbonate concentration. Many patients with chronic hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis are also hypoxemic.
- On the relationship between potassium and acid-base balance. A frequently cited mechanism for these findings is that acidosis causes potassium to move from cells to extracellular fluid (plasma) in exchange for hydrogen ions, and alkalosis causes the reverse movement of potassium and hydrogen ions.
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The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing fluid volume excess. The nurse would anticipate which of the following clinical manifestation? Select all that apply a) increased urine output b) Crackles in the lungs c) Weight loss d) Pitting edema e) Flat neck veins f) elevated blood pressure
Question 1 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease who has a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 9.5 gm/dL. Which of the following is the best explanation for the Hgb? The kidneys unable to control the secretion of renin. Inadequate food intake due to nausea and vomiting. There Isidneys are unable to convert vitamin D and causing hypocalcemia. The kidneys are unable to secrete erythropoietin. Question 2 1 pts A patient diagnosed with chronic kidney disease...
D Question 1 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease who has a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 9.5 gm/dL. Which of the following is the best explanation for the Hgb? The kidneys unable to control the secretion of renin.. Inadequate food intake due to nausea and vomiting. There kidneys are unable to convert vitamin D and causing hypocalcemia. The kidneys are unable to secrete erythropoletin. Question 2 1 pts A patient diagnosed with chronic kidney...
The nurse is caring for a patient with a respiratory illness. What are the possible patient stressors that the nurse needs to identify while caring for this patient? Select all that apply. 1 Frequent needle sticks 2 Having the same nurse each day 3 Not understanding medical terms 4 Dependency on others for toileting 5 An ill-fitting gown that opens down the back
you are caring for an 80 year old patient who is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea she has not been eating and tells you her fingers feel tingly her reflexes are hyperactive what electrolyte imbalance is she presenting with
1. The nurse is caring for a frail elderlyn caring for a frail elderly patient who was discovered on the bedroom floor having la two days earlier. On reviewing the patient's laboratory results, the nurse realizes that she must notify the provider immediately about which result? A. Magnesium (Mg) 1.9mEq/L B. Potassium (K) 6.6 mEq/L C. Calcium (Ca+) 9.8 mg/dL D. Sodium (Na+) 135 mEq/L 2. A patient with asthma is brought by ambulance to the ER with altered level...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has hypomagnesmia. The nurse would anticipate which of the following findings on assessment? 1- Renal stones 2- Edema 3- Muscle spasm 4- Decreased ability for blood to clot
Question 9 1 pts The nurse is caring for an infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse to de ate to an LPN? (select all that apply Auscultate breath sounds at the direction of the RN. Administer prescribed aerosolized medications, Check oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry. Complete in depth admission assessment. Initiate the nursing care plan. Evaluate the parent's ability to administer aerosolized medications.
404. Metabolic can be divided clinically into normal anion acidosis and high acidosis. What causes normal cinsi A Constipation B Small Carl D. Excessive administration of chloride 05. Isotonic IV fluid we had with a total osmosity close to that of the ECF Most IV Duis certain either dextrose or electrolytes in water. When would you infuse electrolyte-free water intervenously? A Never, it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to rupture B. When the patient is severely dehydrated C....
A nurse assess a patient who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance. The patient's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.32, PaO2 94mm Hg, PaCO2 34 mm Hg, and HCO3 18. For which clinical manifestations would the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)