NUR 2392/ NUR2392 Exam 2 | Multidimensional Care 2 Exam 2 | Answered and Rated A+ | Rasmussen

NUR 2392/ NUR2392 Exam 2 |
Multidimensional Care 2 Exam 2 |
Answered and Rated A+ | Rasmussen

What can cause metabolic acidosis? - Correct Answer - -
diabetic ketoacidosis
-renal failure
-diarrhea
-Ileostomy
-Hyperthyroidism
-Pancreatitis
-Liver failure
-Dehydration
-Seizure activity
-Ethanol intoxication
-Aspirin toxicity


Laboratory assessment of Metabolic Acidosis - Correct Answer -
-pH<7.35
-Bicarbonate <21 mEq/L
-PaO2 normal
-PaCO2 normal or slightly decreased
-Serum potassium high*

, Clinical manifestations of metabolic acidosis - Correct Answer -
-Kussmaul's breathing >20bpm
-weak
-confused
-hypotension
-cardiac changes (due to hyperkalemia)**
-nausea
-vomiting


Nursing interventions metabolic acidosis - Correct Answer - -
hydration
-antidiarrheal medications
-monitor electrolytes (potassium)
-Renal failure (intake output, monitor diet, may need dialysis)
-Neuro status (seizure precautions
-DKA (patient will need insulin drip)
-Bicarbonate (only with low serum level)
-Watch for respiratory distress (patient may need to be ventilated)


alkalosis is defined as a - Correct Answer - decrease in free
hydrogen ion level of the blood and an arterial blood pH above
7.45