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Analegsia-Acid Base

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Not releasing enough CO2, Too much carbonic acid in body, Hypoventilation   Respiratory Acidosis  
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Releasing too much CO2, Hyperventilation   Respiratory Alkalosis  
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Causes are severe diarrhea, starvation, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure   Metabolic Acidosis  
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Causes are severe vomiting, diuretic therapy, potassium defecit, excess gastric suctioning   Metabolic Alkalosis  
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Normal CO2 level   35-45  
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Normal oxygen O2 level   80-100  
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Normal pH of blood   7.35-7.45  
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Shortness of breath and tingling in fingers. Breathing is shallow and rapid   Hyperventilation  
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Interventions for Respiratory Alkalosis   Calm anxious person, breath slowly, monotr ABG's and electrolyte levels  
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Interventions for Respiratory Acidosis   Administer O2, provide hydration, HOB up, suction if needed  
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Interventions for Metabolic Alkalosis   Initiate parenteral fluids as ordered, assess hepatic function, monitor ABG's, urine, pH, and BUN  
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Interventions for Metabolic Acidosis   Initiate IV fluid replacement as ordered, assess for s/s of hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, alkalosis, Monitor ABG's & urine pH  
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