A Client Has a Blood PH of 7

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client has a blood pH of 7.30 and is being treated with an infusion of sodium bicarbonate. The nurse should assess this client for a possible delayed reaction of increasing levels of which component in the blood?

• A) Bicarbonate
• B) Calcium
• C) Carbon dioxide
• D) Glucose

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services a business produces.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs, including expenses like leasing fees, employee payments, and insurance, are unaffected by variations in manufacturing or sales volumes.

Manufacturing Cost Schedule

A detailed report outlining the total cost associated with producing a product, including direct labor, direct materials, and overhead costs.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior hold true.