The nurse learns that a patient's serum pH is less than 6.35. The nurse should plan care for which of the following health problems?
a. Acidosis
b. Alkalosis
c. Fluid volume excess
d. Fluid volume deficit
ANS: A
A. Any pH less than 7.35 is acidotic. Alkalosis occurs with a pH of more than 7.45. C. D. The blood pH is not used to determine fluid volume.
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