An Infant Is Admitted to the Hospital with Severe Dehydration

question 42

Multiple Choice

An infant is admitted to the hospital with severe dehydration.Laboratory results show pH 7.32,PaCO₂ 40,HCO₃^- 21.How does the nurse interpret these values?

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

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Definitions:

Nitrogenous Organic Compounds

Organic compounds that contain nitrogen as part of their molecular structure, including proteins, nucleic acids, and more.

Inorganic Nitrogen-containing Ions

Nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium ions that are crucial for plant nutrition but can cause environmental issues in excess.

Organic Molecules

Compounds primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with hydrogen, often containing oxygen and nitrogen, and forming the basis of all life forms.

Guano

Accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.