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pH low, PaCO2 high, K+ hing compensated by HCO3 high to bring pH to norman Respiratory acidosis
pH low, HCO3 low, K+high compensated by PaCO2 low metabolic acidosis
pH high, PaCO2 low, K+ low compensated by HCO3 log to bring pH to norman Respiratory alkalosis
pH high, HCO3 high, K+low compensated by PaCO2 high Metabolic alkalosis
C02+H20=H2C03=H(+)+HC03 buffer system
The nurse is caring for a client with several broken ribs. The client is most likly to experience what type of the acid-base imbalance Respiratory Acidosis from inadequate ventilation
A client's blood gas results reveal acidosis. What are some signs and symptoms the nurse would expect to see? Lethargy, headache, weakness, confusion
A client is about to hae arterial blood gases drawn, and the nurse explains what an Allen's test is. What comment shows that the client understands the nurse's explanation? This test is done to ensure adequate collateral circulation
A client has bee diagnoses with metabolik alkalosis as a result of excessive antacid use. The nurse monitoring this client should expect to note which signs/symptoms? Decreased respiratory rate and depth
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperglycemia and diabeic ketoacidosis (DKA) who. now has developed Kussmaul respirations. The nurse knows that the purpose of this type of breathings is to correct what imbalance? metabolic acidosis
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