A 14-year-old boy is admitted with DKA. He is exhibiting Kussmaul's breathing. This is most likely
A) a sign of respiratory acidosis.
B) an attempt to compensate for metabolic acidosis.
C) caused by central nervous system failure.
D) a sign of underlying pneumonia.
B
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The nurse is preparing a client for a thyroid scan. What should the nurse include when discussing this diagnostic test with the client? (Select all that apply.)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for an intubated child on mechanical ventilation. What interventions should the nurse implement to prevent ventilator-assisted pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply.)
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