Classify the following arterial blood gas: pH = 7.35, PaCO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3- = 29 mEq/L.
A) Compensated respiratory acidosis
B) Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
C) Compensated metabolic acidosis
D) Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
Answer: A) Compensated respiratory acidosis
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Will that cause problems with my pregnancy?" The nurse's best response would be: 1. "There is no danger to your baby, but there could be a few minor complications for you. Let's talk about what we can do to prevent those." 2. "We will do a blood test to see if your body is responding to the baby's blood type. If so, we will give the baby some medication to prevent harm." 3. "Because your partner is positive and you are negative, there is some risk to the baby, but because this is your first pregnancy, the risks are very small." 4. "If you were O-negative, you might have ABO incompatibility because of your partner's blood type; but since you are type A, there should be no problem."
A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with Piaget's:
a. sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. b. preoperational stage of cognitive development. c. formal operational stage of cognitive development. d. concrete operational stage of cognitive development.
What does BMI measure?
a. height and weight b. body fat level c. weight and size d. fat distribution
Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is prescribed any of the first-line drugs for generalized seizures?
a. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages." b. "Take the drug with food or a snack." c. "Engage in regular exercise daily." d. "See your dentist twice a year."