The nurse recognizes which of the following are potential causes of metabolic alkalosis? Select all that apply.
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Question 2 of 22
Based on the results, which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate the physician would order? Laboratory: pH 7.33 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 53 mm Hg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L], PaO2 95 mm Hg [80-100 mm Hg]
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Question 3 of 22
Which essential action should the nurse take based on the results? Laboratory: pH 7.30 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 66 mm Hg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3 23 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L], PaO2 77 mm Hg [80-100 mm Hg]
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Question 4 of 22
The nurse cares for a client receiving mechanical ventilation and reviews the client's most recent arterial blood gas (ABG). The nurse communicates the result with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) and should recommend a prescription for which medication? Laboratory: pH 7.33 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 53 mm Hg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L], PaO2 89 mm Hg [80-100 mm Hg]
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Question 5 of 22
The nurse is working in the emergency department caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results would be expected?
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