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Test Bank for Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume I, II & III 4th Education ( Pearson Education, 2024) All Chapters 1-16|| Latest Edition
Test Bank for Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume I, II & III 4th Education ( Pearson Education, 2024) All Chapters 1-16|| Latest Edition
, Module 1 Acid-Base Balance
The Concept Of Acid-Base Balance
1) A Client Is Brought To The Emergency Department (Ed) After Passing Out In A Local Department
Store. The Client Has Been Fasting And Has Ketones In The Urine. Which Acid-Base Imbalance Would The
Nurse Expect To Assess In This Client?
A) Metabolic Acidosis
B) Respiratory Alkalosis
C) Metabolic Alkalosis
D) Respiratory Acidosis Answer: A
Explanation: A) A Client Who Is Fasting Is At Risk For Development Of Metabolic Acidosis. The Body
Recognizes Fasting As Starvation And Begins To Metabolize Its Own Fatty Acids Into Ketones, Which Are
Metabolic Acids. Starvation Would Not Result In Respiratory Acidosis Or Alkalosis Or In Metabolic
Alkalosis.
B) A Client Who Is Fasting Is At Risk For Development Of Metabolic Acidosis. The Body Recognizes
Fasting As Starvation And Begins To Metabolize Its Own Fatty Acids Into Ketones, Which Are Metabolic
Acids. Starvation Would Not Result In Respiratory Acidosis Or Alkalosis Or In Metabolic Alkalosis.
C) A Client Who Is Fasting Is At Risk For Development Of Metabolic Acidosis. The Body Recognizes
Fasting As Starvation And Begins To Metabolize Its Own Fatty Acids Into Ketones, Which Are Metabolic
Acids. Starvation Would Not Result In Respiratory Acidosis Or Alkalosis Or In Metabolic Alkalosis.
D) A Client Who Is Fasting Is At Risk For Development Of Metabolic Acidosis. The Body Recognizes
Fasting As Starvation And Begins To Metabolize Its Own Fatty Acids Into Ketones, Which Are Metabolic
Acids. Starvation Would Not Result In Respiratory Acidosis Or Alkalosis Or In Metabolic Alkalosis.
Standards: Qsen Competencies: Iii.A.1. Demonstrate Knowledge Of Basic Scientific Methods And
Processes. | Aacn Essential Competencies: Ix.3. Implement Holistic, Patient-Centered Care That Reflects
An Understanding Of Human Growth And Development, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Medical
Management And Nursing Management Across The Health-Illness Continuum, Across Lifespan, And In
All Healthcare Settings. | Nln Competencies: Knowledge And Science: Relationships Between
Knowledge/Science And Quality And Safe Patient Care. | Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 1.2. Differentiate Alterations In Acid-Base Balance.
Mnl Lo: Analyze The Concept Of Acid-Base Balance And Its Application To Nursing Care.
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