A Client Presents to an Emergency Department with Confusion, a Respiratory

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client presents to an emergency department with confusion, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, blood pressure 100/70 mm Hg, and a previous admission for renal failure. The client's arterial blood gases reveal a pH of 7.32, an HCO₃ of 20 mEq/L, and a PaCO₂ of 34 mm Hg. Which acid-base imbalance should a nurse suspect?

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

Differentiate between form reports and other types of reports.

Understand the strategic placement of limitations and scope in a proposal.

Identify the correct proposal format based on the context or request type.

Differentiate between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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