NR 324-exam 1 fluid and electrolytes and respiratory Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

paO2 : 80-100 mm Hg pH : 7.35-7.45 low pH : acidic high pH : alkalosis 2 | P a g e pa CO2 : 35-45 mm Hg HCO3 : 22-26 mEq/L respiratory acidosis : low pH, high co2, normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory acidosis : respiratory depression from anesthesia, overdose, increased intracranial pressure, airway obstruction from decreased alveolar capillary diffusion like pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, AND PE signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis 3 | P a g e : hypoventilation (hypoxia), rapid, shallow respirations, decrease in BP, skin/mucous pale to cyanotic, headache, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, muscle weakness, hyperreflexia Nursing management of respiratory acidosis : ventilator, arterial blood gas, low-dose oxygen in chronic conditions, high-dose oxygen in acute hypoxia with acidosis, I/O, promote the release of CO2, turn/cough/deep breathe, assume semi-high fowlers position, clear respiratory secretions, colors of skin, mucous membranes respiratory alkalosis : high pH, low co2 and normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory alkalosis : high pH, low co2 and hyperventilation, initial stages of pulmonary emboli, hypoxia, fever, pregnancy, high altitudes, and anxiety signs/symptoms of respirator