Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse be most alert for when providing care to a client who has several broken ribs?
A. Respiratory alkalosis from anxiety
B. Respiratory acidosis from inadequate ventilation
C. Metabolic acidosis as a result of calcium loss from broken bones
D. Metabolic alkalosis as a result of ingesting base-containing analgesics
B
Pain from broken ribs often causes the client to breathe more shallow to avoid moving the ribs and increasing pain. If respiration is shallow enough, ventilation is inadequate, leading to poor gas exchange and respiratory acidosis.
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a. vitamins A and D c. iron b. vitamins B complex and C d. magnesium
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1. Bone marrow 2. Skin 3. Gastrointestinal tract 4. Muscle 5. Kidney
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