A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports persistent vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, and numbness and tingling in his fingers and toes, and around his mouth.
The nurse notes the client's respirations are slow and shallow.
The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following acid-base imbalances?

Metabolic acidosis.

Metabolic alkalosis.

Respiratory alkalosis.

Respiratory acidosis.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Metabolic acidosis would likely present with rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations), not slow and shallow breathing.

Choice B rationale:

The client’s symptoms of vomiting (which can cause a loss of stomach acid), dizziness, palpitations, and numbness and tingling in the extremities and around the mouth are consistent with metabolic alkalosis.

Choice C rationale:

Respiratory alkalosis would likely present with rapid breathing, not slow and shallow breathing.

Choice D rationale:

Respiratory acidosis would likely present with rapid, shallow breathing, not slow and shallow breathing.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium, not from the left ventricle.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs, not from the left ventricle.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is correct. When the left ventricle contracts, it pushes blood through the aortic semilunar valve into the aorta, the largest artery in the body.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium, not from the left ventricle.

A. Increased deep tendon reflexes. B. Erythema of the skin. C. Bradycardia. D. Hypotension.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Increased deep tendon reflexes are not typically associated with anaphylaxis. This is more commonly seen in conditions affecting the nervous system.

Choice B rationale:

While erythema of the skin can occur in anaphylaxis, it is not the most indicative symptom of this condition.

Choice C rationale:

Bradycardia is not typically associated with anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is more likely to cause tachycardia, or a rapid heart rate.

Choice D rationale:

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is a common symptom of anaphylaxis. This occurs due to widespread vasodilation in response to the allergen.

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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