A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for metabolic acidosis. Which mechanism should the nurse identify as the first line of defense against changes in the pH of the blood?

A nurse is reviewing the preadmission laboratory test results of a client who is scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy in 3 days. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for metabolic acidosis. Which mechanism should the nurse identify as the first line of defense against changes in the pH of the blood?

Convert 101*F to Celsius

A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which organ system is responsible for compensation in this patient?

A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes, The nurse should identify the client who has which of the following tubes as being at risk for hypokalemia?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 12 mg/dL. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the purse's priority?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 100 mEq/L. sodium 138 mEq/L. and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

When caring for a client with an acid-base imbalance, which serum electrolytes are essential for a nurse to monitor? (Select 2 that apply)