a nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid base imbalance the clients arterial blood gas values are ph 732 pao2 85 mm hg paco2 34 mm hg an
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ATI Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base Regulation

1. A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.32, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 34 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take next?

Correct answer: A

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2. A nurse is planning care for a client who is hyperventilating. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.30, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3 26 mEq/L. Which question should the nurse ask when developing this clients plan of care?

Correct answer: B

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3. You are an emergency-room nurse caring for a trauma patient. Your patient has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.26, PaCO2 28, HCO3 11 mEq/L. How would you interpret these results?

Correct answer: D

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4. . A nurse assesses a client who had an intraosseous catheter placed in the left leg. Which assessment finding is of greatest concern?

Correct answer: D

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5. The nurse is caring for a patient in metabolic alkalosis. The patient has an NG tube to low intermittent suction for a diagnosis of bowel obstruction. What drug would the nurse expect to find on the medication orders?

Correct answer: A

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