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Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client admitted through the Emergency Department with a diagnosis of acute, severe gastritis. The client reports 18-20 diarrhea stools per day for the past three days.

Which of the following blood gas results would be consistent with this diagnosis? 1. pH 7.46, pCO2 22, HCO3 24
2. pH 7.30 pCO2 38, HCO3 18
3. pH 7.39, pCO2 38, HCO3 24
4. pH 7.28, pCO2 49, HCO3 22

Question 2

The school nurse observes behavior in the school cafeteria, and identifies the student with a positive self-concept as the one who:

1. Bullies other students.
2. Has a stable relationship with several groups of friends.
3. Spends much of the lunch period alone, looking at other students.
4. Finishes the lunches of other students.

vkodali · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The expected arterial blood gas result would reveal a metabolic acidosis as demonstrated by answer option 2. Option 1 demonstrates a respiratory alkalosis, option 3 is a normal blood gas, and option 4 shows respiratory acidosis, which would not be consistent with the client's diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Students who bully others often have low self-esteem.