A nurse is caring for a client who is vomiting. For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse assess the client?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosi
Answer: B. Metabolic alkalosis
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Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum?
a. Slightly yellow and low in protein b. Slightly yellow and provides antibodies c. Creamy and high in fat and protein d. Colorless and high in fat and carbohydrates
The nurse is feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes that are part of nursing and the health care system in general. Understanding that changes are necessary, the nurse needs to be aware that
a. The nurse has no control over the changes, but needs to accept them. b. Quality improvement depends on active participation of nurses. c. Belonging to nursing organizations will help bring the right changes. d. Active participation in nursing organizations will have no effect on change.
During an interview, the nurse discovers that the spouse of a debilitated, chronically constipated client digitally removes stool from the client's rectum. What response to disimpaction is the nurse attempting to prevent by presenting other strategies to regulate the client's bowel movements?
a. Increased pulse rate b. Slowing of the heart c. Dilation of the bronchioles d. Coronary Artery Vasodilation
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