The nurse is providing care for a client whose arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.48; CO2 = 44; NaHCO3 = 29.Which conclusion about the client's condition will the nurse draw from the testing results?

A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic acidosis C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Metabolic alkalosis A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic acidosis C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Metabolic alkalosis

Exam 29: Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with fluid volume overload.Which nursing care will the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.

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The nurse is providing care for a client with a history of cardiac problems.The nurse notes the client's potassium level is 3.6 mEq/L.The nurse understands that which reason supports the physician's order for a daily dose of potassium?

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Question 22

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values of multiple clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalance.Which laboratory value does the nurse identify as representing a therapeutic response to treatment?

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Question 23

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of mild hypochloremia.Which condition will the nurse associate with the client's current diagnosis?

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Question 24

The nurse is providing care for a client whose arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.48; CO₂ = 44; NaHCO₃ = 29.Which conclusion about the client's condition will the nurse draw from the testing results?

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Exam 29: Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with fluid volume overload.Which nursing care will the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a client with a history of cardiac problems.The nurse notes the client's potassium level is 3.6 mEq/L.The nurse understands that which reason supports the physician's order for a daily dose of potassium?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values of multiple clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalance.Which laboratory value does the nurse identify as representing a therapeutic response to treatment?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of mild hypochloremia.Which condition will the nurse associate with the client's current diagnosis?

The nurse is providing care for a client whose arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.48; CO2 = 44; NaHCO3 = 29.Which conclusion about the client's condition will the nurse draw from the testing results?

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The nurse is providing care for a client whose arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.48; CO₂ = 44; NaHCO₃ = 29.Which conclusion about the client's condition will the nurse draw from the testing results?