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Ati lpn nur 113 med surg exam acid-base
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is hyperventilating, reports lightheadedness and paresthesias, has blurred vision, and a new onset of confusion. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following imbalances?
The failure of the lungs to adequately eliminate CO2 results in?
The nurse is caring for a client with a critically high potassium level. The client has received sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). The nurse determines the medication's effectiveness if the client's repeat serum potassium level is:
Convert 101*F to Celsius
Explanation
Rationale:
To convert 101°F to Celsius, use the formula:
C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
C = (101 - 32) × 5/9
C = 69 × 5/9
C ≈ 38.3°C
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
A nurse is caring for multiple clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for respiratory alkalosis?
A nurse prepares to interpret the ABG values of a client diagnosed with an acid-base imbalance. Which values are most important for the nurse to consider? (Select 4 options that apply.)
A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and tingling of the hands and face. The client's vital signs are temperature 99.0 degrees F., blood pressure 142/86 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, and respiratory rate 32 breaths/min. Which blood pH value is the nurse most likely to find when evaluating this client's laboratory values?
Which laboratory data and clinical manifestations cause you to suspect your client may be experiencing acidosis?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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