NU 448 Adult Health III/ NU 448 Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers_2023

NU 448 Adult Health III/ NU 448 Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers_2023 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 a. respiratory alkalosis b. metabolic acidosis c. metabolic alkalosis d. respiratory acidosis (Correct Answer) - a. respiratory alkalosis 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. (Correct Answer) - a. Encourage the client to increase their fluid intake. 3. The plan of care for a client with a low potassium level includes providing information about the effects of medications and the dietary intake of foods high in potassium. Which of the following information should the nurse use to evaluate if the outcome for the plan was met? a. laboratory data b. physical assessment c. health history d. client statements (Correct Answer) - a. laboratory data