ATI ADULT HEALTH III EXAM 1 NEWEST STUDY GUIDE FOR (60) Q&A

ATI ADULT HEALTH III EXAM 1 NEWEST STUDY GUIDE FOR (60) Q&A 1.The nurse should interpret the arterial blood gas results shown below as which of the following? pH 7.48, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 25 mEq/L ratory alkalosis olic acidosis olic alkalosis ratory acidosis Feedback: The ABGs shown indicate the pH is high which would mean alkalosis. The PaCO2 is low which is the opposite of the pH and indicates that the respiratory system is the primary problem. The HCO3 is within normal levels. Remember the acronym ROME when interpreting ABGs.Lewis 2017, pgs 290-291abcK 2.The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed intravenous (IV) fluids at 50 ml/hr, has voided 300 ml in 24-hours and reports having a headache. The nurse notes the client's laboratory results show a low urine specific gravity level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.Encourage the client to increase their fluid intake. b.Decrease the intravenous fluids. c.Administer prescribed antibiotics. d.Assist the client to ambulate to increase their metabolic rate.