A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Passing

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department after passing out in a local supermarket. The client reports dieting by fasting for the last five days. Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to assess in this client?

• A) Metabolic acidosis.
• B) Respiratory alkalosis.
• C) Metabolic alkalosis.
• D) Respiratory acidosis.

Grasp the impact of accounts payable and receivable changes on the statement of cash flows.

Comprehend the significance of amortization of discounts on bonds and investment, and its reflection on cash flows.

Recognize the implications of changes in liabilities and assets, such as salaries payable and prepaid expenses on cash flow.

Interpret the effect of subsidiary losses and gains from disposals of equipment on cash flows.

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Definitions:

Deltoid Muscle

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and used for lifting and rotating the arm.

Anterior Cervical Triangle

An anatomical area of the neck outlined by the mandible, the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the midline of the neck.

Posterior Cervical Triangle

An anatomical area of the neck bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the trapezius muscle, and the clavicle, containing several important structures including nerves and lymph nodes.

Sternocleidomastoid

A neck muscle that extends from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in rotating and flexing the head.