A patient has arterial blood gas testing performed. His PaO2 is 83 mm Hg, SaO2 is 91%, pH is 7.5, PaCO2 is 24 mm Hg, and HCO3 is 22 mEq/L. Which of the following indicates this patient's condition?
A) Respiratory acidosis with normal saturation (uncompensated)
B) Metabolic alkalosis with low saturation (uncompensated)
C) Respiratory alkalosis with low saturation (uncompensated)
D) Metabolic alkalosis with low saturation (fully compensated)
C
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The nurse needs to obtain a blood sample from a 7-year-old child. How should the nurse explain this procedure to the patient?
A) "The doctor needs some of your blood; trust me, it won't hurt.". B) "I need to draw some blood from you. Will you hold still for me?" C) "The technician will draw your blood; it will just hurt for a minute.". D) "The doctor needs to look at your blood to see why you are sick; it will hurt for a second.".
The nurse notes that a client was treated for labyrinthitis on previous admission. To determine if the problem has resolved, the nurse asks the client:
A) "Have you noticed any drainage from your ears?" B) "Are you still having earaches?" C) "Do you ever have ringing in your ears?" D) "Are you having difficulty with your balance?"
A patient being mechanically ventilated is receiving PEEP of 10 cm of H2O. The nurse ensures that which intervention is performed for this patient?
1. Closed system suctioning 2. Oral care daily 3. Placement of a nasogastric tube 4. Daily measurement of vital signs