The Nurse Is Evaluating Care Provided to a Client with Respiratory

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client with respiratory alkalosis.Which outcomes indicate that nursing care has been effective for this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Respiratory rate 18 and regular
• B) Sleeping through the night
• C) Gait steady
• D) Consistent body weight
• E) Using prescribed bronchodilators

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