The nurse caring for a client who has been NPO for 5 days and receiving only dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution (4 liters daily) reviews the client's most recent arterial blood gas results and observes that the pH is now 7.28. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?
A. Acidosis in response to the presence of excessive ketoacids
B. Acidosis in response to the presence of excessive lactic acid
C. Alkalosis in response to the excessive loss of carbonic acid
D. Alkalosis in response to the excessive loss of sulfuric acid
Ans: A. Acidosis in response to the presence of excessive ketoacids
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The instructor's statement is an example of a. prejudice. b. stereotyping. c. ethnocentrism. d. discrimination.
A nurse leads a "Healthy Aging" class at a community health center. Which question should the nurse use to generate discussion among participants in this setting?
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The function of the external ear is ________, pertaining to sound.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).