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dmcintosh

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Which pediatric client diagnoses necessitate close monitoring for respiratory alkalosis? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Aspiration
  2. Epiglottitis
  3. Sepsis
  4. Meningitis
  5. Cystic fibrosis

Question 2

Which pediatric client diagnoses necessitate close monitoring for respiratory acidosis? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Aspiration
  2. Epiglottitis
  3. Sepsis
  4. Meningitis
  5. Cystic fibrosis


kardosa007

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Answer to Question 1

3, 4
Explanation:
1. Aspiration places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
2. Epiglottitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
3. Sepsis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
4. Meningitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
5. Cystic fibrosis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. Aspiration places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
2. Epiglottitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.
3. Sepsis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
4. Meningitis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory alkalosis.
5. Cystic fibrosis places the pediatric client at risk for respiratory acidosis.



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