The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory failure and PaCO2 level of 88
mm Hg For which of these signs and symptoms will the nurse assess? (Select all that
apply) A. Hyperactivity
B. Headache S
C. Shallow breathing
D. pH 7.49
E. Fatigue
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B. Headache S
C. Shallow breathing
, E. Fatigue
When caring for a client who has the following blood gas results , which of these
interventions does the nurse plan to use to correct the acid base disturbance? pH
7.47 - pCO_{2} 37 mm hg- HCO_{3} 30mEq / L; (30mmol / L) - pO_{2} 88mmhg
A. Endotracheal suctioning
B. Applying oxygen
C. Administering an antiemetic
D. Administering sodium bicarbonate
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C. Administering an antiemetic
pH - 7.48
PaCO2 - 30
HCO3 - 26
1- Metabolic acidosis
2- Metabolic alkalosis
3- Respiratory acidosis
4- Respiratory alkalosis
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4- Respiratory alkalosis
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed postoperative respiratory acidosis.
Which of these interventions will the nurse use to help correct this problem?
A. Medicate for pain.
mm Hg For which of these signs and symptoms will the nurse assess? (Select all that
apply) A. Hyperactivity
B. Headache S
C. Shallow breathing
D. pH 7.49
E. Fatigue
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B. Headache S
C. Shallow breathing
, E. Fatigue
When caring for a client who has the following blood gas results , which of these
interventions does the nurse plan to use to correct the acid base disturbance? pH
7.47 - pCO_{2} 37 mm hg- HCO_{3} 30mEq / L; (30mmol / L) - pO_{2} 88mmhg
A. Endotracheal suctioning
B. Applying oxygen
C. Administering an antiemetic
D. Administering sodium bicarbonate
Give this one a try later!
C. Administering an antiemetic
pH - 7.48
PaCO2 - 30
HCO3 - 26
1- Metabolic acidosis
2- Metabolic alkalosis
3- Respiratory acidosis
4- Respiratory alkalosis
Give this one a try later!
4- Respiratory alkalosis
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed postoperative respiratory acidosis.
Which of these interventions will the nurse use to help correct this problem?
A. Medicate for pain.
