Which pediatric client diagnoses necessitate close monitoring for respiratory alkalosis? Select all that apply
1. Aspiration
2. Epiglottitis
3. Sepsis
4. Meningitis
5. Cystic fibrosis
3, 4
Explanation:
1. Aspiration places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
2. Epiglottitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
3. Sepsis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
4. Meningitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
5. Cystic fibrosis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
You might also like to view...
The pediatric clinic nurse tells the parents that infants can roll over, presenting a safety hazard, at what age?
A. 1 month B. 2 months C. 3 months D. 4 months
Which of the following measures that are regularly undertaken in a long-term care facility are likely to reduce the incidence of influenza in the facility's residents over the winter?
A) Pneumococcal vaccinations are given annually. B) Vitamin D supplements are provided for all residents. C) Surfaces in common areas are cleaned regularly and contact with sick residents is minimized. D) Fluid intake is encouraged among all residents.
A client who has Guillain-Barré syndrome is scheduled for plasmapheresis. Before the procedure, which clinical manifestation does the nurse use to determine patency of the client's arteriovenous shunt?
a. Palpable distal pulses b. A pink, warm extremity c. The presence of a bruit d. Shunt pressure higher than 25 mm Hg
The nurse in a long-term care facility notes signs of depression in a resident who is ordinarily positive. What newly prescribed medication could contribute to the depression?
a. Erythropoietin b. Corticosteroids c. Calcium replacement d. Broad-spectrum antibiotics