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A home care nurse caring for a disabled 16-year-old adolescent patient in his home would be especially mindful to:
 
  a. Observe the patient's facial expressions and body language
  b. Avoid posting signs above the bed that state special considerations for care
  c. Understand that the needs or concerns of other siblings in the home are not important
  d. Limit the patient's socialization with peers

Question 2

A child has the following results for an ABG: pH: 7.42 pCO2: 43.9 HCO3: 26.8 The nurse interprets these results to be:
 
  1. Compensated Respiratory Acidosis.
   2. Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis.
   3. Normal ABG.
   4. Compensated Metabolic Acidosis.



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The nurse should observe for nonverbal cues as well as verbal cues when working with this patient. The nurse can facilitate care between various agencies and staff by placing signs about important aspects of care over the bed. This patient will have a difficult time maintaining peer relationships without the help and support of the care team. The home care nurse should also be tuned in to the needs of other siblings in the home.

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1. All results are within normal range and are not causing acidosis or compensation.
2. All results are within normal range and are not causing alkalosis or compensation.
3. All results are within normal ranges, thus this is a normal ABG finding.
4. All results are within normal range and are not causing compensation or acidosis.




xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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