<7.35 acidosis
>7.45 Alkalosis
Acid base imbalance: Interpreting ABG
results
2) PaCo2 and HCO3
<35 or >45 PaCO2 is respiratory
<22 or >26 is metabolic
-Restrict dietary intake of potassium, phosphate and magnesium during oli
Acute Kidney injury and chronic kidney phase
disease: Evaluating teaching about -K and Na is regulated according to stage of kidney injury
nutrition - high protein diet to replace the high rate of protein breakdown due to th
stress from the illness. Possible TPN
Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney Metabolic acidosis
disease: Metabolic changes associated
with chronic kidney disease
And your sis reading teaching to a client Grapefruit because it inhibits the hepatic metabolism of the medication and
who has hypertension and a new then place the current client at risk for toxicity
prescription for Verapamil. Which of the
following juices should the nurse instruct
the client to avoid
, Monitor for an increase in blood pressure
Anemias: Administering Epoetin Alfa
Monitor Hgb and Hct twice a week
Pallor
Fatigue
irritability
Anemias: Manifestations of anemia dypnea
sensitivity to cold
tachycardia
bright red tongue (vit b12 deficiency)
Nitrogylcerin prevents coronary artery vasospasm and reduces preload an
afterload. Used to treat angina and help with BP.
- Place nitro under tongue to dissolve
Angina and MI: Client teaching about
- Take up to two more doses of nitro at 5-min intervals
nitroglycerin
- Stop activity and rest
Headache is a common side effect
Orthostatic hypotension
, -Ototoxicity: cochlear damage (hearing loss) and vestibular damage (loss
balance).
Antibiotics affecting protein synthesis:
Adverse effects of gentamicin -Nephrotoxicity (proteinuria, elevated BUN, creatinine levels).
-Hypersensitivity ( rash, pruritis, parathesia of hands and feet, and urticaria
Analgesics - opiods (epidural, PCA, IV, Oral) NSAIDS
Continuous peripheral nerve block
Ice or cold therapy to reduce swelling
Arthoplasty: Pain control
Head of bed slightly elevated and the affected leg in a neutral position. pl
pillow or abduction device between the legs when turning to the unaffecte
side
Follow position restrictions to avoid dislocation
- use elevated seating
Arthroplasty: Preventing complications
- straight chairs with arms
following hip arthoplasty
- abduction pillow or a pillow between client legs
- externally rotate toes
, An assistive personnel (AP) discovers a Opening the doors and windows to let the smoke out
fire in the utility room. Which action by Opening doors and windows makes the fire worse by providing more oxyg
the AP would require the nurse to Doors and windows should be shut.
intervene?
Turning off electrical equipment
Moving clients who are in the immediate
area of the fire
Opening the doors and windows to let
the smoke out
Activating the nearest fire alarm
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
-Mucosal edema
- Bronchoconstriction
- Excessive mucus production
Asthma: Identifying pathophysiology - Dyspnea
- Chest tightness
- Anxiety/Stress
-Wheezing
-Coughing
- Poor O2