The nurse is caring for an 80 year old female nursing home resident who has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and is becoming progressively more confused. Her vital signs are: Temp 101' F, Pulse 112, Resp. 28 and BP 100/70. ABG results include pH 7.50, PaCO@ 25 mmHg, and bicarbonate level 18 mEq/L. The nurse interprets these findings to indicate:
a) Respiratory acidosis secondary to hypoeximia
b) Respiratory acidosis secondary to anxiety
Answer: a) Respiratory acidosis secondary to hypoeximia
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is 6 hours postoperative from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with hypertension. Which activity should the nurse include to help control hypertension?
a. Walk regularly. b. Begin yoga weekly. c. Begin a weight-lifting program. d. Perform stretching exercises daily.