A client's blood pH is 7.5 . The nurse should recognize that this is considered to be:
a. critically decreased, in need of immediate intervention
b. decreased
c. normal
d. slightly increased
D
The normal body pH range of blood is from 7.35 to 7.45; blood pH above or below this range can cause profound physiologic problems. A blood pH above 7.45 indicates excessive loss of hydrogen ions, resulting in alkalosis, with symptoms such as apathy, irritability, delirium, or spasmodic muscle contractions.
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a. clean technique b. sterile technique c. clean technique to remove the cannula and sterile technique to suction it d. client self-care technique
Which of the following best defines an e-patient?
1. Assumes access to health care information each day 2. Has all data on the PHR 3. Checks hospitals online for services 4. Uploads information about health care providers on the Internet
A client with a complete heart block receives a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following discharge instructions should be given by the nurse?
A) "Do not fly on commercial airplanes as long as you have the pacemaker." B) "You will be taught to take your pulse, and should check it daily when you get home." C) "Do not use a microwave to cook your food even if you stand 10 feet from the oven." D) "Do not use your right arm for six weeks to avoid injury to the pacemaker incision."
Which of the following best explains why the federal government is beginning to fund school-based health centers?
a. These centers help young children avoid becoming addicted to drugs while still in elementary school. b. Attendance and learning are higher in schools with health clinics. c. These centers help keep children in school longer by distributing birth control and thus avoiding pregnancies. d. Many children have no other source of health care services.