Acute Respiratory Failure and ABG Analysis

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Hypertonic solutions cause fluid to move from the

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intracellular space to the extracellular space

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In a client with emphysema, the initiative to breathe is triggered by: low O2 levels

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low O2 levels

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A patient experiencing acute respiratory failure will most likely demonstrate: hypocapnia, hypoventilation, hyperoxemia; hypocapnia, hyperventilation, hyperoxemia; hypercapnia, hyperventilation, hypoxemia; hypercapnia, hypoventilation, hypoxemia

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hypercapnia, hypoventilation, hypoxemia

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A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect? pH 7.25, HCO₃- 19 mEq/L, PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg, pH 7.30, HCO₃- 26 mEq/L, PaCO₂ 50 mm Hg, pH 7.50, HCO₃- 20 mEq/L, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, pH 7.55, HCO₃- 30 mEq/L, PaCO₂ 31 mm Hg

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pH 7.25, HCO₃- 19 mEq/L, PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg

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A nurse in a community clinic is assessing an older adult client for manifestations of dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Hypothermia, Protruding eyeballs, Elevated blood pressure, Furrows in the tongue

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Furrows in the tongue

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Decreased sodium level, Decreased phosphate level, Decreased potassium level, Decreased chloride level

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Decreased sodium level

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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving IV furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? Hypernatremia, Hyperuricemia, Hypercalcemia, Hyperchloremia

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Hypernatremia

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values? RBC count, Protein, Potassium, Calcium

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Potassium

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A nurse is reviewing a client’s lab results. Which of the following lab values should the nurse report to the provider? Sodium 126 mEq/L (Normal level 135 -145), Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (Normal level 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L), Magnesium 1.9 mEq/L (Normal levels 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L), Chloride 99 mEq/L (Normal levels 98 to 106 mEq/L)

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Sodium 126 mEq/L (Normal level 135 -145)

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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which laboratory value should indicate effective response to treatment? Options: Sodium 165 mEq/L (Normal 135 to 145 mEq/L.), Potassium 5.2 mEq/L (Normal 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L.), Urine specific gravity 1.020 (Normal range of 1.005 to 1.030), Hct 62% (Normal - males, the range is 42 to 56%, and for women, the range is 37 to 47%.)

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Urine specific gravity 1.020 (Normal range of 1.005 to 1.030)