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The Nurse Identifies the Diagnosis Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange

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The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange to guide the care of a client with metabolic alkalosis.Which assessment data supports this nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply.


Definitions:

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by a deficiency of bicarbonate ions in the body in relation to the amount of carbonic acid in the body, in which the pH falls to lower than 7.35.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A state of excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the body.

Antibiotic Solution

A liquid formulation containing antibiotics, used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

Drop Factor

In medical terms, a value that indicates the amount of fluid in drops needed to administer a specific volume of liquid over a defined period using an intravenous drip.

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