A patient presents to the emergency department demonstrating agitation and complaining of numbness and tingling in his fingers. His arterial blood gas levels reveal the following: pH 7.51, PaCO2 25, HCO3 25
The nurse interprets these blood gas values as: a. compensated metabolic alkalosis.
b. normal values.
c. uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
d. uncompensated respiratory alkalosis.
D
The low PaCO2 and high pH values show respiratory alkalosis. The bicarbonate level is normal.
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A client undergoes an indwelling catheter procedure as part of the treatment for acute urinary retention. Which of the following should the nurse always ensure during the procedure?
A) Check for signs of peritonitis. B) Check the color and cloudiness of the urine. C) Check proper anchoring of the tube. D) Check the stoma for bleeding or cyanosis.
The nurse is instructing a client in preparation for a colonoscopy. The nurse explains that the client:
A) will need to be NPO for 8 to 12 hours prior to the exam. B) should eat a low-residue meal the evening before the exam. C) is permitted to drink clear liquids up until the time of the exam. D) will be given a soap-suds water enema shortly before the exam.
An adolescent client being seen in the ambulatory clinic is experiencing a period of rapid growth
The nurse notes that the client is well groomed, is sitting erect in the chair, and openly answers questions. The nurse concludes through these observations that which of the following client attributes is intact? 1. self-concept 2. role performance ability 3. body image 4. personal identity