A nurse is collecting data from a client whose arterial blood gas values reveal a pH of 7.24, PaCO2 of 53, and an HCO3 of 24. The nurse should prepare to treat the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?

a. Provide humidified oxygen: Humidification helps prevent the drying of mucous membranes, making secretions more manageable and less tenacious. This is an acceptable method to thin

secretions in a client with a tracheostomy.

b. Prelubricate the suction catheter tip with sterile saline when suctioning the airway: While lubrication with sterile saline is a common practice during suctioning to reduce trauma to the airway, it does not directly address the tenacity of secretions.

c. Perform chest physiotherapy prior to suctioning: Chest physiotherapy is a technique used to mobilize respiratory secretions, but it may not directly address the tenacity of secretions.

d. Hyperventilate the client with 100% oxygen before suctioning the airway: Hyperventilation with 100% oxygen is not a routine practice and may lead to respiratory alkalosis. Providing

humidified oxygen is a more appropriate approach.

a. Bradycardia: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can slow down the heart rate, leading to

bradycardia. Monitoring the client for signs of bradycardia, such as dizziness, fatigue, or fainting, is important.

b. Anemia: Atenolol is not known to cause anemia. Monitoring for anemia is not a specific concern with this medication.

c. Hypokalemia: Atenolol is not associated with causing hypokalemia. However, beta-blockers in general may affect potassium levels indirectly.

d. Neutropenia: Atenolol is not typically associated with causing neutropenia. Monitoring for neutropenia is not a specific concern with this medication.