The Laboratory Report of a Client Shows Arterial Blood PH

question 17

Multiple Choice

The laboratory report of a client shows arterial blood pH of 7.6, blood glucose level of 650 mg/dL, and serum bicarbonate level of 17 mEq/L. Which conclusion does the nurse draw from these laboratory findings?

• A)The client has diabetic ketoacidosis.
• B)The client has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.
• C)The client has prediabetes.
• D)The client is compromised due to another illness.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Security's Beta

A measure of an investment's volatility compared to the market as a whole, indicating its risk in relation to the market.

Risk Premium

The extra return expected from an investment for taking on additional risk.

Security Market Line

A graphical representation of the expected return of an asset compared to its risk, as measured by beta.

Systematic Risk

The risk inherent to the entire market or an entire market segment, which cannot be eliminated through diversification.