The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client with respiratory alkalosis. Which outcomes indicate that nursing care has been effective for this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Respiratory rate 18 and regular
B) Sleeping through the night
C) Gait steady
D) Consistent body weight
E) Using prescribed bronchodilators
Answer: A, B, C, D
Appropriate outcomes for the care of a client with respiratory alkalosis include normal respiratory rate and rhythm, no episodes of injuries, and maintenance of fluid balance. Ability to sleep through the night would indicate a reduction in anxiety, which is a risk factor for the development of respiratory alkalosis. Bronchodilators are not used to treat this acid-base imbalance.
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