Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.44, PaCo2 48mmHg, HCO3 30 Meq/L

Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.44, PaCo2 48mmHg, HCO3 30 Meq/L

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?

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which of these conditions is a causative agent?

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

If a patient began vomiting and continued to do so for several hours, the nurse is aware that this loss of stomach contents can result in:

A nurse is collecting data from a client with a suspected diagnosis of gastric ulcer. The client tells the nurse that she takes TUMS frequently throughout the day to control her symptoms. The nurse continues to collect data from the client, understanding that the client is at risk for which acid-base imbalance?

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?

Use Case Study to answer the following questions.

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when administering IV potassium chloride?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include in his daily diet?

A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and documents that the client is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. Based on this documentation, which of the following did the nurse most likely observe?