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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis has the following arterial blood gasses: pH 7.25; pCO2 30 mm Hg; HCO3- 16. The patient has rapid, regular respirations. The nurse's best response would be to
 
  a. ask the patient to breathe into a paper bag to retain CO2.
  b. administer sodium bicarbonate.
  c. administer insulin and fluids intravenously.
  d. prepare for intubation.

Question 2

Which assessment technique is most useful in detecting abdominal pathologic conditions?
 
  a. Percussion
  b. Palpation
  c. Inspection
  d. Auscultation


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Palpation is the assessment technique that is most useful in detecting abdominal pathologic conditions. Both light and deep palpation of each organ and quadrant should be completed. Deep palpation is most helpful in detecting abdominal masses. Areas in which the patient complains of tenderness should be palpated last.


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