NURS 5315: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A CASE STUDY ON MRS. X COMPLETE EXAM 100% VERIFIED

NURS 5315: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A CASE STUDY ON MRS. X COMPLETE EXAM 100% VERIFIED This is a case study on Mrs. X who presents with an acid-base imbalance known as metabolic acidosis. This is evidenced by her lab values, and signs and symptoms. She needs dialysis to filter out her kidneys of excess hydrogen and return her body to its normal pH balance of 7.4. 1. The clinical scenario is most consistent with which acid base imbalance? You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence. • Metabolic Acidosis 2. What data in the clinical scenario supports your diagnosis? Make sure to interpret the lab values you list below. You may simply list your answers below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence. Interpret the labs that you list as part of your answer by indicating normal, high, or low. • CO2 at 10mEq/L (low) • BUN and creatine-80/8.0 mg/dL (high/high) • Anion gap 26 mEq/L (High) • Potassium-6.0mEq/L (high) • Hemoglobin 10.4 g/dL (low) 3. What is the cause of Ms. X’s acid base disorder? You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence. • Chronic kidney disease • Missed two dialysis sessions