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Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?

pH of 7.48

Decreased bicarbonate level

Elevated carbon dioxide level

pH of 7.30

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. pH of 7.48: Alkalosis is defined by blood pH > 7.45; 7.48 is consistent with alkalosis.

B. Decreased bicarbonate level: In metabolic alkalosis, bicarbonate is increased.

C. Elevated carbon dioxide level: This is more typical of respiratory acidosis.

D. pH of 7.30: This is acidic, indicating acidosis.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. impaired kidney function: Although hypokalemia can affect renal concentrating ability, this is not the primary concern.

B. delayed blood clotting: Delayed clotting is more commonly associated with calcium deficiency, not potassium imbalance.

C. systemic edema: Diuretics like Lasix reduce edema, not cause it.

D. cardiac complications: Hypokalemia can cause dangerous cardiac dysrhythmias such as premature ventricular contractions and even ventricular fibrillation.

A. "You did the right thing to bring Tyler in. Babies can become dehydrated quickly." B. "Going with very little food for 24 hours is not too long for anyone." C. "Most of a baby's body is water, so he is probably very sick." D. "Babies have a large water reserve to replace diarrhea."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. "You did the right thing to bring Tyler in. Babies can become dehydrated quickly.": Infants are vulnerable to dehydration due to their high water content and immature kidneys.

B. "Going with very little food for 24 hours is not too long for anyone.": This dismisses the concern and doesn't address dehydration risk.

C. "Most of a baby's body is water, so he is probably very sick.": While high water content is true, this statement is vague and potentially alarming.

D. "Babies have a large water reserve to replace diarrhea.": Infants dehydrate quickly because they have low fluid reserves.

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Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?

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Correct Answer is D

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