Acid-Base Regulation

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  1. 4. A nurse anticipates that a patient with sepsis will rely on which mechanism to reduce sudden changes in blood pH?
  2. 5. A postoperative patient receiving excessive sedation has shallow respirations. Which acid–base imbalance is the nurse most concerned about developing?
  3. 6. When evaluating arterial blood gas results, which value does the nurse analyze first to determine overall acid–base status?
  4. 8. A patient with prolonged vomiting is at risk for which acid–base imbalance due to excessive loss of gastric acid?
  5. 10. A nurse observes a patient breathing rapidly after receiving IV opioids. Which body system is directly affecting acid–base balance by altering carbon dioxide levels?
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  1. 1. A nurse reviews lab results showing decreased carbonic acid formation. Which base is most directly involved in neutralizing excess hydrogen ions?
  2. 2. A patient with severe diarrhea presents with low bicarbonate levels. Which acid–base imbalance does the nurse anticipate?
  3. 3. A nurse is caring for a patient who is anxious and breathing rapidly into a paper bag. Which acid–base imbalance does the nurse recognize based on excessive carbon dioxide loss?
  4. 7. A patient with uncontrolled diabetes presents with Kussmaul respirations. Which acid–base condition does the nurse recognize based on this finding?
  5. 9. A patient has chronic respiratory failure. Which organ system provides long-term compensation by excreting or conserving hydrogen ions?