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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury.
The client's ABGs are: pH: 7.26, PaCO2: 30 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L. Which of the following acid imbalances should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?

Metabolic alkalosis.

Respiratory acidosis.

Metabolic acidosis.

Respiratory alkalosis.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Metabolic alkalosis is incorrect because it would present with a high pH and high HCO3, which is not the case here.

Choice B rationale:

Respiratory acidosis is incorrect because it would present with a low pH and high PaCO2, which is not the case here.

Choice C rationale:

Metabolic acidosis is correct because it presents with a low pH and low HCO3, which matches the client’s ABG results.

Choice D rationale:

Respiratory alkalosis is incorrect because it would present with a high pH and low PaCO2, which is not the case here.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Wheat bread contains some potassium, but not as much as fruits and vegetables.

Choice B rationale:

Cheddar cheese is not a good source of potassium.

Choice C rationale:

Bananas are known to be a great source of potassium.

Choice D rationale:

Cantaloupes contain potassium, but not as much as bananas.

A. Drains the chest wall and empties into the superior vena cava. B. Are arteries that supply oxygenated-rich blood to the sex glands. C. Can be palpitated in the mid-upper arm in the antecubital space. D. Carries blood from abdominal organs to the liver for processing before returning to the heart.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The hepatic portal system does not drain the chest wall and it does not empty into the superior vena cava.

Choice B rationale:

The hepatic portal system is not composed of arteries and it does not supply oxygenated-rich blood to the sex glands.

Choice C rationale:

The hepatic portal system cannot be palpitated in the mid-upper arm in the antecubital space.

Choice D rationale:

The hepatic portal system carries blood from abdominal organs to the liver for processing before returning to the heart.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury.The client's ABGs are: pH: 7.26, PaCO2: 30 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L. Which of the following acid imbalances should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?

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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury.
The client's ABGs are: pH: 7.26, PaCO2: 30 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L. Which of the following acid imbalances should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?