Nursing 456 (Nursing 456)

Nursing 456 Acid/Base Questions & Answers with Rationales 1. The nurse cares for a client with prolonged intractable vomiting. Which clinical finding does the nurse determine is a complication of this condition? a. PaCO2 61 mmHg (High) b. Sodium 147 mEq/L (High) range: 135-146 c. pH 7.49 (High) Metabolic Alkalosis d. Calcium 11 mg/Dl (High) range: 9.0-10.5 Rationale: Body has experienced an excessive loss of acid and buildup of HCO3 from vomiting and body tries to compensate by respirator...