Blood for arterial blood gas determinations is drawn on a client with pneumonia, and testing reveals a pH of 7.45, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg (3.99 kPa)., and HCO3 of 19 mEq/L (19 mmol/L). The nurse interprets these results as indicative of which disorder?
A. Compensated metabolic acidosis
B. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
C. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
D. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
Ans: B. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
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A) Renal function B) Cardiac status C) Peripheral vascular status D) Fluid and electrolyte status
A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients including:
a. fat-soluble vitamins. b. potassium. c. iron and fiber. d. water-soluble vitamins.
A terminally ill patient has been discharged to go home, but the patient lives alone and has limited resources. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
1. Coordinate a meeting with the physician, social worker, and other health professionals to facilitate the postdischarge care for this patient. 2. Suggest to the health care provider that the patient stay in the hospital. 3. Instruct the patient to return to the emergency department at the first sign of distress. 4. Locate a skilled nursing facility that could accept the patient.
Which artery is the most appropriate for assessing the pulse of a small child?
a. Radial b. Femoral c. Brachial d. Ulnar