In a Client with Less Than the Normal Amount of Bicarbonate

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a client with less than the normal amount of bicarbonate in the blood and other extracellular fluids,what response does the nurse anticipate?

• A) Increased risk for acidosis
• B) Decreased risk for acidosis
• C) Increased risk for alkalosis
• D) Decreased risk for alkalosis

Recognize the significance of minimizing harm and maximizing benefits in research (Beneficence).

Understand the concept of justice as fairness in participant selection and treatment in research.

Knowledge of historical unethical research practices and their impact on current guidelines.

Recognize the roles and responsibilities of an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

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