A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)after Passing

question 42

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) after passing out in a local department store.The client has been fasting and has ketones in the urine.Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to assess in this client?

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

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept describing the capacity to postpone gratification and operate according to the conditions of the external world.

Ego

In psychoanalysis, refers to the component of the personality that is responsible for dealing with reality, balancing the demands of the id and superego.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fear.

Talkativeness

The tendency to engage in excessive talking, often characterized by the frequent and prolonged expression of thoughts, feelings, or information.