Which condition or response is the best example of compensation for acid-base balance?
A. Increasing rate and depth of respiration when running 2000 feet
B. Increasing urine output when blood pressure increases during heavy exercise
C. Drinking more fluids when spending an extended period of time in a dry envi-ronment
D. Shifting your body weight when pain occurs as a result of remaining in one posi-tion for too long
A
The respiratory system increases its activity by "blowing off" excess carbon dioxide. This de-veloped as a result of lactic acidosis occurring in skeletal muscle, when blood flow and oxygena-tion were insufficient to meet the increased demand for oxygen (oxygen debt) created during increased skeletal muscle metabolism.
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1. On a continuous basis throughout the day. 2. At the beginning of the shift. 3. After the initial intervention. 4. When the initial intervention fails.
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1. Instruct the client that all information gathered during the assessment will be shared with the mental health team. 2. Alert the client that the psychiatrist will do all the intake assessment to maximize the efficiency of the team. 3. Discuss with the client information that is to be shared with family members and the mental health team. 4. Instruct the client that the mental health team will decide what the client needs to do in treatment.
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