A nurse should anticipate in a patient with respiratory acidosis that the blood pH reading would be lower than _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
7.3
The lowest normal value for blood pH is 7.35 . Any value lower than 7.3 indicates acidosis.
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A) A 74-year-old woman with a low body mass index B) A 17-year-old boy with traumatic injuries C) A 45-year-old woman having an abdominal hysterectomy D) A 13-year-old girl undergoing craniofacial surgery
The most appropriate intervention when screening to identify persons at risk for violence is to:
1. Report instances of violence. 2. Refer these persons for counseling. 3. Engage in case finding to teach others how to recognize signs of abuse or potential violence. 4. Engage in political activity to advocate for adequate treatment facilities for persons at risk.
Following a gastrectomy, the nurse would anticipate that the patient would need to be assessed for
a. renal failure. b. vitamin B12 deficiency. c. obesity complications. d. continuing his routine diet.
When assessing the body alignment of a patient while he or she is standing, the nurse is aware that
a. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an "S" pattern. b. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed "S" pattern. c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap. d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed out.