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theo

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Which expected outcome(s) would indicate improvement in a patient with emphysema? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Patent airway
  b. Increased rhonchi and wheezes
  c. Normal arterial blood gases (for this patient)
  d. Increasing oxygen concentrations
  e. Decreased breathe sounds
  f. Decreased dyspnea

Question 2

The actions of buffer systems allow the body to rapidly and effectively respond to alterations in the H+ concentration of body fluids. How do the kidneys primarily contribute to a stable balance between acids and bases?
 
  A) By regulating the combination of water and carbon dioxide, thus controlling levels of carbonic acid
  B) By selectively reabsorbing HCO3- ions, which in turn act as H+ ion receptors
  C) By regulating the ventilation rate and consequent blood levels of CO2
  D) By controlling the process of erythropoiesis and consequent hemoglobin levels


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, F
Patient will maintain patent airway as evidenced by decreased rhonchi, wheezes, tachypnea, dyspnea, and arterial blood gas (ABG) values within limits (for this patient).

Answer to Question 2

B


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

sultansheikh

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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