The Nurse Teaching a 32-Year-Old Man with Renal Failure About

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse teaching a 32-year-old man with renal failure about the pathophysiologic mechanism of acid-base balance recognizes that the instructions have been understood when the client says

• A) "Acidic foods must be eliminated from my diet."
• B) "I lose too much acid through my kidneys."
• C) "My breathing increases to correct imbalances."
• D) "My urine output will increase when my pH falls."

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, involved in emotion processing, decision-making, and memory.

Nerve Network

A complex system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that is designed to process and transmit information throughout the body.

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, crucial for regulating vital life functions.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of neural pathways in the central core of the brainstem involved in controlling arousal and consciousness.