A Nurse Is Assessing Clients Who Are at Risk for Acid-Base

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing clients who are at risk for acid-base imbalance.Which clients are correctly paired with the acid-base imbalance? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Metabolic alkalosis - Young adult who is prescribed intravenous morphine sulfate for pain
• B) Metabolic acidosis - Older adult who is following a carbohydrate-free diet
• C) Respiratory alkalosis - Client on mechanical ventilation at a rate of 28 breaths/min
• D) Respiratory acidosis - Postoperative client who received 6 units of packed red blood cells
• E) Metabolic alkalosis - Older client prescribed antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Definitions:

LIFO

"Last In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where the latest items added to the inventory are the first to be sold.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using beginning inventory, purchases, and cost of goods sold.

Units

A measure of quantity, such as items, goods, or services, which can be counted or measured.

FIFO

First-In, First-Out (FIFO) is an inventory valuation method where goods first added to inventory are the first ones considered sold.