ACM exam 3 questions & answers 2024/2025

ACM exam 3 questions & answers 2024/2025 A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3 18 mEq/L (18 mmol/L). Which sign or symptom does the nurse identify as an example of the client's compensatory mechanisms? a. Increased rate and depth of respirations b. Increased urinary output c. Increased thirst and hunger d. Increased release of acids from the kidneys - ANSWERSA A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance. The client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.2, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 38 mm Hg, and HCO3 19 mEq/L (19 mmol/L). Which assessment would the nurse perform first? a. Cardiac rate and rhythm b. Skin and mucous membranes c. Musculoskeletal strength d. Level of orientation - ANSWERSA . A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed furosemide for hypertension. For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse assess to prevent complications of this therapy? a. Respiratory acidosis b. Respiratory alkalosis c. Metabolic acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERSD A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate metabolic alkalosis. What action would the nurse take? a. Monitor daily hemoglobin and hematocrit values.