To help prevent respiratory acidosis in a young person with asthma, the nurse would encourage:
a. deep-breathing exercises every 2 hours.
b. drinking 8 ounces of fluid every 4 hours.
c. ambulating for 15 minutes twice a day.
d. sleeping with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
A
Deep breathing blows off CO2, which reduces the acid ions, thus preventing respiratory acidosis. Drinking fluids prevents dehydration and keeps secretions moist and thin, and sleeping with the head of the bed elevated will ease breathing and improve gas exchange. Ambulating 15 minutes twice a day does not have an impact on respiratory acidosis.
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