A pregnant woman was admitted to the CCU for monitoring after an elective surgical procedure. Arterial blood gases are as follows: pH 7.48, PaCO2 27, HCO3 ion 21, PaO2 108, SaO2 100%. Respiratory rate is slightly elevated
The patient is receiving oxygen by mask at 40% and maintenance intravenous fluids. What is the most important nursing action?
A) Reduce inhaled oxygen because the PaO2 and SaO2 are too high.
B) Medicate for pain because the acid–base balance indicates respiratory alkalosis.
C) Consider intubation and mechanical ventilation to support gas exchange.
D) Continue the current plan of care, as results are within normal limits.
D
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A. Stimulants B. Narcotics C. Depressants D. Hallucinogens
A 38-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital in Addisonian crisis. Which patient statement supports a nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison's disease?
a. "I frequently eat at restaurants, and my food has a lot of added salt." b. "I had the stomach flu earlier this week, so I couldn't take the hydrocortisone." c. "I always double my dose of hydrocortisone on the days that I go for a long run." d. "I take twice as much hydrocortisone in the morning dose as I do in the afternoon."
Asking a patient to describe himself is one way to assess their:
A) self-concept. B) self-knowledge. C) self-expectation. D) social self.
This insulin ________ syringe is designed with features to prevent accidental needlestick injuries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).