A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has these arterial blood gas results: pH 7.33, PaCO2 50, HCO3 26, PaO2 80, SaO2 80
The patient is mechanically ventilated with 60% oxygen and positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP) at 5 cm H2O. These arterial blood gas results, when compared to the previous day, show no improvement in oxygenation and increased PaCO2 . When the nurse is assessing these results, what is most significant in evaluating the patient's progress?
A) Patient isn't responding to conventional ventilation therapy.
B) Development of metabolic alkalosis is compensatory.
C) Inhaled oxygen and PEEP should be increased.
D) Change in acid–base balance is ominous.
D
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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is part of the _______________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Well-controlled body movements depend on a balance between the neurotransmitters ________.
A. acetylcholine and dopamine B. acetylcholine and norepinephrine C. dopamine and norepinephrine D. dopamine and serotonin