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A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and is vomiting. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Metabolic alkalosis
Rationale:
🟧 Vomiting causes a loss of hydrochloric acid (HCl) from the stomach, resulting in an increase in blood bicarbonate levels.
🟧 This leads to metabolic alkalosis, characterized by elevated pH and HCO₃⁻ levels.
🟧 Clients may also show signs of hypokalemia and hypoventilation as compensation.
🟧 Treatment includes correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Answer Choices:
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer Choices:
A. Don sterile gloves before inserting the indwelling urinary catheter.
B. Apply an oil-based lubricant to the indwelling urinary catheter.
C. Test the balloon on the indwelling urinary catheter before insertion.
D. Use one cotton swab to clean the client's urinary meatus.
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Answer Choices:
A. Store oxygen tanks upright.
B. Use petroleum-based ointments to moisturize lips.
C. Keep oxygen tanks 4 feet away from an electric stove.
D. Choose a wool blanket when using oxygen.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about pulmonary circulation. The nurse should include that blood flows from the heart to the lungs from the right ventricle starting from which of the following locations?
Answer Choices:
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary veins
C. Left ventricle
D. Left atrium
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Answer Choices:
A. Muscle twitching
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PN Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 2~NS117 Winter-2023(Monroe College)
42 Questions
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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