After an assessment, the nurse determines that a patient is at risk for respiratory acidosis. Which health problem did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
a. Anxiety
b. Diabetes
c. Kidney failure
d. Chronic lung disease
ANS: D
D. Chronic lung disease is associated with hypoventilation, which causes carbon dioxide retention and acidosis. A. Anxiety is associated with respiratory alkalosis. B. C. Diabetes and kidney failure are associated with metabolic acidosis.
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a. Immediately intubate the patient. b. Have a laryngoscope handle and curved blades available. c. Ensure that the light source on the laryngoscope is functional. d. Have a laryngoscope handle and straight blades available.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has an unstable mood, aggressiveness, agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. The nurse expects the health care provider to prescribe a medication from which group?
a. Psychostimulants b. Mood stabilizers c. Anticholinergics d. Antidepressants
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Access to public and government facilities is not a problem for obese individuals because discrimination laws ensure that these facilities are designed and modified for people with disabilities.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)