An 8-Year-Old Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit with Pneumonia

question 12

Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with pneumonia.On assessment the nurse notes that the child is warm and flushed,is lethargic,has difficulty breathing,and has moist rales.The nurse determines that the child is suffering from:

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

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