A nurse carefully assesses the acid–base balance of a patientwho is unable to effectively control his carbonic acid supply.This is most likely a patient with damage to which of thefollowing?a. Kidneysb. Lungsc. Adrenal glandsd. Blood vessels

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A: Ascites are the collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Causes of ascites are intrahepatic…

Q: a 54 year old man develops vomiting and diarrhea over a 24 hour period. his serum sodium…

A: The normal serum sodium concentration is 135- 145 mEq/L. It is defined as the amount of sodium…

Q: Why is too much Na intake prohibited for people with known heart disease? Please explain in a way…

A: Salt, commonly known as sodium chloride, is made up of around 40% sodium and 60% chloride. It is…

Q: The passage of bloody stools where the blood appears fresh and red to maroon in color is known as:…

A: Hematochezia is the passage of bright red or maroon-colored blood in the stool. It is the fresh…

Q: Excess sodium intake long-term leads to a.Hypertension or increased blood pressure b.Increased…

A: A salt is considered to be a seasoning flavor food, which also act as a preservative. Its about 60 %…

Q: Diuretics can be prescribed to combat high blood pressure. Thiazide is one of the most common.…

A: Blood pressure It is the force of blood exerted against the walls of the blood vessel. It includes,…

Q: B. Blood Pressure Homeostasis Use the terms in bulleted list to complete the schematic diagram of…

A: Blood is fluid tissue that flows throughout the body which helps to transport nutrients and oxygen…

Q: 2. A nurse in the emergency department admits a male client who has experienced severe frostbite to…

A: Frostbite refers to the injuries induced by cold or constant freezing temperatures. It damages the…

Q: Which of the following is a cause of respiratoryacidosis?a. emphysemab. low blood K+c. increased…

A: The reduction in the pH of the blood due to excessive accumulation of carbonic acid when the lungs…

Q: OU ARE A STUDENT NURSE ON DUTY AT THE EMERGENCYROOM. MR. PEDRO, 50-YEAR-OLD, CAME IN WITH…

A: Electrolytes are substances and components that the body naturally produces.They regulate crucial…

Q: a person with hypertension is given an angiotensin receptor blocker. identify the effects of this…

A: Hypertension or increased blood pressure is a very common lifestyle-oriented disorder that we come…

Q: A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with liver disease and ascites. Which diuretic…

A: Ascites is a condition where fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity, with cirrhosis being the…

Q: contain epinephrine 5 mg in D5LR 500 mL. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. How many minutes will it take…

A: For the infusion time, we would use this formula The total volume to infuse/ml per hour being…

Q: A person who is hyposecreting EPO and has an increased hematocrit: A. may have anemia B. may have…

A: EPO stands for the erythropoietin hormone that is secreted by the kidney. This hormone is…

Q: How does diabetes affect perfusion? Devepol a nursing care plan using the nursing process for a…

A: The objective of this question is to understand the impact of diabetes on perfusion and to develop a…

Q: How much will you give your patient?

A: To provide your patient with 30 mEq of potassium chloride per day using a pharmacy supply of 20 mEq…

Q: Hypertension is likely to increase the secretion ofa. natriuretic peptide.b. antidiuretic hormone.c.…

A: High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood…

Q: Blood plasma pH is normallya. slightly acidic. c. slightly basic. e. neutral.b. strongly acidic. d.…

A: The cardiovascular system composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Blood is the circulating…

Q: Wich of the following can cause edema? A_ decrease in plasma proteins. B_ damage to capillart walls.…

A: The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is called as edema. Edema usually…

Q: Please identify the 3 signs of pre-eclampsia (or Pregnancy Induced Hypertension) from the list…

A: Pre eclampsia is a pregnancy problem. Excessive blood pressure, high levels of protein in urine,…

Q: All of the following are true regarding Fluid status post operatively except a. Check only fluid…

A: When a person undergoes surgery, a nurse or physician should monitor the health of patient in three…

Q: Which acid–base imbalance would the nurse suspect afterassessing the following arterial blood gas…

A: Arterial blood gas measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide gas levels in the blood. It also measures…

Q: B. Blood Pressure Homeostasis Use the terms in bulleted list to complete the schematic diagram of…

A: Blood is fluid tissue that flows throughout the body and helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to…

Q: Which of the following can cause edema? A. decrease in plasma proteins B. damage to capillary walls…

A: Edema is the condition in which swelling of the body parts occurs because of the leakage of the…

Q: Diagnosis of SIADH is based on which of the following signs? Select one: A. Hyponatremia B.…

A: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) as the name suggests, is a…

Q: B. Blood Pressure Homeostasis Use the terms in bulleted list to complete the schematic diagram of…

A: We can say that Blood is fluid tissue that flows throughout the body and helps to transport…