Ati fundamental exam chapter 25 candile
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Lena Mason, who has diabetes, is admitted in a stuporous condition. Her blood gases show a pH of 7.33, PaCO2 of 40 mm Hg, and HCO3- of 20 mEq/L. What type of acid-base imbalance does this patient have?
Which transport mechanism involves cellular energy?
The nurse points out that electrolytes are essential for health. Nonelectrolytes include:
Which patient is at the highest risk for dehydration?
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client. The client's ABGs are:
pH 7.6
PaCO2 40 mm Hg
HCO3 32 mEq/L
Which of the following acid-base conditions should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
What is the normal range of serum sodium in adults?
The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor and flat neck and hand veins. The nurse suspects hypernatremia. Which sign/symptom would the nurse expect to note in this client if hypernatremia is present?
The nurse observed that a client with diabetic ketoacidosis is experiencing abnormally deep, regular, and rapid respirations. How would the nurse document this observation in the medical record?
The nurse is caring for a client with respiratory insufficiency. The arterial blood gas (ABG) results indicate a pH of 7.50 and a PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which additional laboratory value would the nurse expect to note in this client?
The thirst mechanism is located in the:
Which of the following is the movement of a pure solvent (liquid) across a membrane?
The nurse caring for a frail 92-year-old dehydrated patient should add to the plan of care:
A decreased serum pH causes a condition known as:
If your patient has a higher than normal pH (alkalosis), you would expect to also see:
An isotonic state exists within a patient's body fluids when the solute concentration of:
A patient has end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which acid-base imbalance would be predictable in a patient with COPD?
The nurse is caring for a client with severe diarrhea. The nurse monitors the client closely, understanding that this client is at risk for developing which acid-base disorder?
An isotonic solution contains equal solute concentration on both sides.
Explanation
An isotonic solution is a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, which means that the solute concentration on both sides of a semipermeable membrane is equal. This causes no net movement of water across the membrane, and the cells remain the same size and shape. An example of an isotonic solution is normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride), which is used to treat dehydration and fluid loss.
The nurse reviews the client's serum calcium level and notes that the level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse understands that which condition would cause this serum calcium level?
What is the normal range of serum potassium level in adults?
What is the normal range of serum chloride level in adults?
Which may cause hyperkalemia?
Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause abdominal pain, urinary retention, and confusion?
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client closely for which acid-base disorder that is most likely to occur in this situation?
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