The Nurse Is Reviewing New Orders Written for a Client

question 48

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing new orders written for a client experiencing respiratory alkalosis.Which orders would be appropriate for this client's care needs? Select all that apply.

• A) Oxygen 2 liters via face mask
• B) Restrict fluids to 2 liters per day.
• C) Admit to a private room.
• D) Infuse 1 ampule of sodium bicarbonate now.
• E) Draw arterial blood gases.

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Definitions:

Type II Error

A statistical mistake made by failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or relationship, serving as the basis for statistical testing.

Alternative Hypothesis

It is a statement that suggests there is a difference or effect in the population parameters being studied, contradicting the null hypothesis.

Level of Significance

Refers to the probability threshold below which the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating the degree of evidence required to conclude that an effect is statistically significant.