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NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has metabolic
alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect?
A.pH 7.31, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mmHg
B.pH 7.48, HCO3- 23 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mmHg
C.pH 7.32, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg
D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has deep,
rapid respirations. Arterial blood gas analysis includes the following values: pH
7.25, PaCO2 40, and HCO3- 18. Which of the following acid-base imbalances
should the nurse identify and report to the provider?
A.Respiratory alkalosis
B.Metabolic alkalosis
C.Respiratory acidosis
NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client
who has metabolic alkalosis
A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely anxious and is
hyperventilating. The client's ABG results are pH 7.50, PaCO2 27 mmHg, and
HCO3- 25 mEq/L. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the
NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
,NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
following acid-base imbalances?
A.Respiratory acidosis
B.Metabolic acidosis
C.Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
A nurse is preparing a client for discharge who is postoperative following a
conventional lumbar disk excision. Which of the following statements
indicates that the client understands the nurse’s instructions?
A."I should have no problem climbing stairs when I get home."
B."I'll wait about 3 weeks before I return to my usual activities."
C."I'll use my heating pad if I feel any muscle spasms in my back."
D. "I can go back to driving in about 2 weeks or so."
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who is postoperative
following inner maxillary fixation with wiring. Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include?
A.Cut the wiring if emesis occurs
B.Consume 3 meals daily as part of a low-protein diet
NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
,NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
C.Swab the mouth with hydrogen peroxide if wiring produces oral irritation
D. Resume a soft diet in 3 to 5 days
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hr postoperative following open
reduction and internal fixation of a fractured tibia. Which the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A.Toes that are cold to the touch
B.Serous drainage from the pin sites
C.Blanching of the toenail beds with pressure
D. Pink tissue around the fixator insertion sites
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the
client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
A.Respiratory alkalosis
B.Respiratory acidosis
C.Metabolic alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
, NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory report. The client’s ABG levels are pH
7.5, PaCO2 32 mmHg, and HCO3- 24 mEq/L. The nurse should determine that
the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
A.Respiratory alkalosis
B.Metabolic acidosis
NUR 6560 ATI Exam 2 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis
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