The nurse is discussing respiratory and metabolic acids and bases
Which statements would the nurse supervisor evaluate as indicating that the nurse needs more information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "When water combines with carbon dioxide, carbonic acid is produced."
2. "Carbon dioxide is a potential acid that is excreted through the lungs."
3. "Body metabolism produces lactic acids, which are constantly eliminated in the lungs."
4. "Sodium bicarbonate buffers the blood by removing hydrogen ions from the blood."
5. "Carbonic acid dissociates into sodium and bicarbonate.".
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Rationale 1: Water combines with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid. This statement indicates understanding of this process.
Rationale 2: Carbon dioxide can be thought of as a potential acid. This statement indicates understanding of this process.
Rationale 3: Lactic acids occur during anaerobic metabolism and are eliminated through the kidneys and the liver.
Rationale 4: Sodium bicarbonate removes hydrogen ions when added to the blood. This statement indicates understanding of the process.
Rationale 5: Carbonic acid dissociates into hydrogen and bicarbonate.
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