ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAMINATION WITH SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? A. pH 7.31, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mmHg B. pH 7.48, HCO3- 23 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mmHg C. pH 7.32, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg ANS D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg These laboratory values reflect metabolic alkalosis. The pH and the bicarbonate are greater than the expected reference range, and the PaCO2 is within the expected reference range. 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing thick oral secretions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Provide chest physiotherapy for the client B. Perform oropharyngeal suction C. Encourage deep-breathing and coughing D. Assist the client to ambulate ANS C. Encourage deep-breathing and coughing The first action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) approach to client care is encourage the client to deep-breathe and cough to clear secretions from the airway.
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