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Normal blood pH range - ANSWER 7.35- 7.45
respiratory acidosis causes - ANSWER hypoventilation, conditions that cause airway
obstruction or depresses resp. status, ex: atelectasis
resp. acidosis pt presentation (x8) - ANSWER headache, restless, mental status
changes, decreased BP, warm/flushed skin, cyanosis, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias (Vfib)
respiratory acidosis nursing considerations - ANSWER oxygen, semi-fowlers, turn,
cough, deep breath, hydration, suctioning, monitor k+, antibiotics for infection, prepare for
intubation if CO2 above 50 mmhg
respiratory alkalosis causes - ANSWER hyperventilation
resp. alkalosis pt presentation (x13) - ANSWER headache, N/V, epigastric pain,
lethargy, lightheadedness, mental status change, paresthesias, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia,
hyperreflexia, seizures, tachycardia, dysrhythmias
resp. alkalosis nursing considerations - ANSWER emotional support, encourage
appropriate breathing, breathing techniques (rebreather), monitor vent rate and depth,
monitor K+ and Ca2+, calcium gluconate
resp. alkalosis calcium gluconate indication - ANSWER prevent tetany due to
hypocalcemia
metabolic acidosis causes (x7) - ANSWER diabetes, ketoacidosis, aspirin, high fat diet,
insufficient carb metabolism, malnutrition, renal insufficiency/ failure, diarrhea
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Normal blood pH range - ANSWER 7.35- 7.45
respiratory acidosis causes - ANSWER hypoventilation, conditions that cause airway
obstruction or depresses resp. status, ex: atelectasis
resp. acidosis pt presentation (x8) - ANSWER headache, restless, mental status
changes, decreased BP, warm/flushed skin, cyanosis, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias (Vfib)
respiratory acidosis nursing considerations - ANSWER oxygen, semi-fowlers, turn,
cough, deep breath, hydration, suctioning, monitor k+, antibiotics for infection, prepare for
intubation if CO2 above 50 mmhg
respiratory alkalosis causes - ANSWER hyperventilation
resp. alkalosis pt presentation (x13) - ANSWER headache, N/V, epigastric pain,
lethargy, lightheadedness, mental status change, paresthesias, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia,
hyperreflexia, seizures, tachycardia, dysrhythmias
resp. alkalosis nursing considerations - ANSWER emotional support, encourage
appropriate breathing, breathing techniques (rebreather), monitor vent rate and depth,
monitor K+ and Ca2+, calcium gluconate
resp. alkalosis calcium gluconate indication - ANSWER prevent tetany due to
hypocalcemia
metabolic acidosis causes (x7) - ANSWER diabetes, ketoacidosis, aspirin, high fat diet,
insufficient carb metabolism, malnutrition, renal insufficiency/ failure, diarrhea
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