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Serosanguineous drainage, which is composed of both blood and a clear yellow liquid called serum, is typically a normal part of the healing process and not necessarily a sign of infection.
 

Bromocriptine is a medication and not a sign of wound infection. This choice seems to be a distractor and does not relate to the clinical signs of a wound infection.
 

Urticaria, also known as hives, is a reaction that can be caused by an allergy, stress, or other factors, and is not a direct sign of wound infection.

 

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a low pH and a low HCO3 level. However, in this case, the HCO3 is normal (22-26 mEq/L), ruling out metabolic acidosis.
 

Metabolic alkalosis would present with a high pH and a high HCO3 level. Since the pH is low, metabolic alkalosis is not the correct answer.

Respiratory alkalosis is characterized by a high pH and a low CO2 level. Given that the pH is low and the CO2 is high, respiratory alkalosis is not the condition indicated by these ABG results.
 

Diarrhea is not typically associated with respiratory alkalosis. It is more commonly related to gastrointestinal issues.
 

Abdominal pain is not a specific finding related to respiratory alkalosis and can be associated with a variety of health issues.
 

Dry skin is not directly related to respiratory alkalosis. While it can be a symptom of various conditions, it does not specifically indicate this type of acid-base imbalance.

While it is important to discuss postoperative expectations with the patient, explaining the amount of pain is not part of the informed consent process but rather part of preoperative education.
 

Providing the names of the healthcare team members is not a required element of informed consent, although it may be part of the broader communication with the patient.
 

Discussing the consequences of not undergoing the procedure can be part of the informed consent process, but the primary action is to confirm voluntary consent.
 

Medication administration is too vague to determine a risk for dehiscence without specifying the type of medication.
 

Obesity can increase the risk of dehiscence due to the strain on the wound from excess tissue.
 

Nonadherence could contribute to dehiscence if it refers to not following postoperative care instructions, but it is not specific enough in this context.
 

An increased metabolic rate can lead to higher demands on the body's healing process, potentially affecting wound integrity.

A pH of 7.39 is near the lower end of the normal range (7.35-7.45) and would not typically indicate respiratory acidosis.
 

A pH of 7.48 is above the normal range, indicating a more alkaline environment, which would suggest respiratory alkalosis, not acidosis.
 

A pH of 7.50 is also above the normal range and would indicate alkalosis rather than acidosis.
 

 Increasing the patient’s oral fluid intake is important for hydration and thinning secretions, but it is not the immediate priority when oxygen saturation is critically low.

Initiating humidified oxygen therapy is essential for improving oxygenation, but it should follow the immediate action of raising the head of the bed to optimize breathing.

 Encouraging the patient to cough and deep breathe is beneficial for clearing secretions and improving lung function, but it is not the first action to take when oxygen saturation is critically low.

Hyperactive bowel sounds are not typically associated with hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood.

Cerebral edema is not a direct manifestation of hyperkalemia; it is more commonly associated with other conditions such as traumatic brain injury or stroke.
 

Weakening, or muscle weakness, can be a symptom of hyperkalemia, but it is less specific than decreased deep tendon reflexes.

Placing the patient supine with the knees flexed may be done to reduce tension on the abdominal area, but it is not the immediate action for wound dehiscence.
 

Applying an abdominal binder may provide support to the abdominal area, but it should not be done without assessing the wound first.
 

Offering a drink of water is not related to the immediate care of wound dehiscence.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that typically causes potassium loss, not hyperkalemia.
 

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that usually results in potassium loss, not hyperkalemia.
 

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that does not typically cause hyperkalemia.