MDC2 Exam 2

MDC2 Exam 2 Acidosis The acid base balance of the blood and other ECF is upset by an excess of hydrogen. Arterial blood pH below 7.35 Causes of metabolic •Diabetic Ketoacidosis •Renal failure •Starvation •Diarrhea •Ileostomy •Hyperthyroidism •Pancreatitis •Liver failure •Dehydration •Seizure activity •Ethanol intoxication •Aspirin toxicity metabolic acidosis too much acid Hydrogen irons of metabolic acidosis are? Over Produced Under eliminated Bicarbonate irons of metabolic acidosis are? Under producted Over eliminated S/S of Metabolic Acidosis •Kussmaul's breathing •20bpm •weak •Confused •Hypotension •Cardiac changes (due to Hyperkalemia) •Nausea •Vomiting Interventions for Metabolic Acidosis •Hydration •Antidiarrheal medications •Monitor Electrolytes (potassium) •Renal Failure