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Acid Base Imbalances
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Respiratory Acidosis PH: below 7.35 CO2: above 45 mm Hg HCO3: level normal if uncompensated or 28 mEq/L if compensated Headache, light-headedness, confusion, lethargy Administer oxygen, encourage coughing and deep breathing, maintain adequate hydration, watch potassium levels > 5.1 Respiratory Alkalosis PH: above 7.45 CO2: below 35 mm Hg HCO3: level normal if short lived or uncompensated or below 21 mEq/L if compensated Light-headedness, numbness, tingling of fingers, toes, and circumoral region, increased rate and depth of respirations, excitement and confusion possibly followed by decreased level of consciousness, dysrhythmias Teach patient breathing techniques to slow down breathing Have them rebreathe into a pape
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Chamberlain College Nursing
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