A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.5, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, PaO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3- 18 mEq/L. Which manifestation should the nurse identify as an example of the clients compensation mechanism?
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A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.34, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, PaO2 80 mm Hg, and HCO3- 18 mEq/L. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension. For which acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess to prevent complications of this therapy?
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate metabolic alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute pancreatitis and is at risk for an acid-base imbalance. For which manifestations of this acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess?
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