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c0205847

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When the home health patient is started on dialysis, the home health nurse refers the patient to a community support group that assists with the adjustments necessary to living with dialysis.
 
  Which group offers this service?
  a.
  National Kidney Foundation
  b.
  American Association of Kidney Patients
  c.
  American Red Cross
  d.
  Veterans Administration

Question 2

How will the kidneys behave in respiratory acidosis?
 
  a. Retain bicarbonate to increase the pH
  b. Excrete more urine to reduce potassium
  c. Concentrate the urine to conserve circulating fluid in the blood stream
  d. Lower the pH by excretion of bicarbonate


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

ANS: B
The American Association of Kidney Patients offer support to the patient and family as they adapt to living with dialysis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In respiratory acidosis the pH is low. The kidneys will retain bicarbonate to increase the pH.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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