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