The nurse is caring for a client with an acid-base imbalance. The nurse recognizes that the client has an alteration in protein function due to the imbalance. Proteins are components of which pathophysiological concept or process? Select all that apply.
A) Receptors
B) Ion channels
C) Ion pumps
D) Metabolic reaction catalysts
E) Production of cellular energy
A) Receptors
B) Ion channels
C) Ion pumps
Explanation: A) A disruption in acid-base balance interferes with the function of proteins that are components of receptors, ion channels, and ion pumps. Enzymes, not proteins, act as catalysts for metabolic reactions and production of cellular energy.
B) A disruption in acid-base balance interferes with the function of proteins that are components of receptors, ion channels, and ion pumps. Enzymes, not proteins, act as catalysts for metabolic reactions and production of cellular energy.
C) A disruption in acid-base balance interferes with the function of proteins that are components of receptors, ion channels, and ion pumps. Enzymes, not proteins, act as catalysts for metabolic reactions and production of cellular energy.
D) A disruption in acid-base balance interferes with the function of proteins that are components of receptors, ion channels, and ion pumps. Enzymes, not proteins, act as catalysts for metabolic reactions and production of cellular energy.
E) A disruption in acid-base balance interferes with the function of proteins that are components of receptors, ion channels, and ion pumps. Enzymes, not proteins, act as catalysts for metabolic reactions and production of cellular energy.
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