A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood values: pH 7.12,PaO₂ 56 mm Hg,PaCO₂ 65 mm Hg,and HCO₃- 22 mEq/L.Which clinical situation should the nurse correlate with these values?

• A) Diabetic ketoacidosis in a person with emphysema
• B) Bronchial obstruction related to aspiration of a hot dog
• C) Anxiety-induced hyperventilation in an adolescent
• D) Diarrhea for 36 hours in an older, frail woman

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Definitions:

Amoxicillin

A type of penicillin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, tonsillitis, and bronchitis.

Antibiotic

Drugs used to fight bacterial infections in humans and animals by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Furosemide

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.