The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Required

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has required prolonged mechanical ventilation and has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaO₂ 85 mm Hg, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, and HCO₃ 25 mmol/L. Which of the following interpretations would the nurse document?

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

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal

Cognitive Appraisal involves the personal interpretation of a situation that ultimately influences the emotional response to that situation.

Lazarus Theory

The theory that a cognitive appraisal is the first step in an emotional response and all other aspects of an emotion, including physiological arousal, depend on it.

Emotional Response

A complex reaction pattern involving experiential, behavioral, and physiological elements, by which an individual attempts to deal with a personally significant matter or event.

Cognitive Aspect

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.