A patient who overdosed on aspirin is brought to the emergency department. The nurse caring for this patient should anticipate which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply
A)
Respiratory rate of 40
B)
BP 100/72
C)
ABG report: pH 7.50, PCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3 level 19 mmol/L.
D)
Urine output approximately 100 mL/hour
E)
Bilateral crackles (fluid) in the lungs
Ans:
A, C
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The salicylates cross the blood-brain barrier and directly stimulate the respiratory center, causing hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis (answer choices A and C). The blood pressure is at normal range, and the urine output is normal or excessive depending on fluid intake. Bilateral crackles (fluid) in the lungs are usually a sign of heart failure.
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