A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive diarrhea.The client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.28,PaO₂ 98 mm Hg,PaCO₂ 45 mm Hg,and HCO₃- 16 mEq/L.Which provider order should the nurse expect to receive?

• A) Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg intravenous push
• B) Sodium bicarbonate 100 mEq diluted in 1 L of D₅W
• C) Mechanical ventilation
• D) Indwelling urinary catheter

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The National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, a source of data on the location, characteristics, and use of alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities.

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