The Nurse Identifies the Diagnosis Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange to guide the care of a client with metabolic alkalosis.Which assessment data supports this nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A) Respiratory rate 8 per minute
• B) Oxygen saturation 89%
• C) Urine output 25 mL/hr
• D) Restlessness and agitation
• E) Weight loss of 3 kg overnight

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Primacy Effect

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