The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with an Undiagnosed

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client with an undiagnosed illness. Calculations of the anion gap indicate an elevation, and the client is identified as being positive for metabolic acidosis. Which question does the nurse ask the client?

• A)"Do you have a history of cardiac problems?"
• B)"Have you noticed any respiratory distress?"
• C)"Are you taking regular doses of aspirin?"
• D)"Do you medicate for any stomach issues?"

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Definitions:

Event-Related Potentials

Brain responses that are the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event, measurable via electroencephalography.

Graded Potentials

Changes in membrane potential that vary in size and are not part of the all-or-nothing response of action potentials.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression.

EEG

A technique used to measure the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes placed on the scalp, useful in diagnosing conditions and studying brain function.