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cagreen833

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In order to evaluate a patient's acidbase balance, the primary provider has prescribed diagnostic tests to measure pH, PCO2, and HCO3  . The nurse realizes that the patient will:
 
  a. Have a venous blood sample drawn
  b. Have an arterial blood sample taken
  c. Need to provide a fresh voided urine sample
  d. Need to provide a 24-hour urine sample

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a low hematocrit. Which condition would accurately explain this finding?
 
  a. Elevated blood cell count
  b. Excess transcellular fluid
  c. Extracellular fluid deficit
  d. Intravascular fluid excess


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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