A Client with a Suspected Acid-Base Imbalance Has Arterial Blood

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client with a suspected acid-base imbalance has arterial blood gases tested. The test reveals a serum bicarbonate level of 22 mEq/L. The nurse understands that this bicarbonate level is

• A)slightly high.
• B)slightly low.
• C)extremely high.
• D)within normal range.

Recognize intervention strategies suitable for various stages of behavior change.

Identify the core constructs of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and their application in designing health interventions.

Understand the principles and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in changing health behaviors.

Describe the concept of self-efficacy and its impact on behavior change.

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