Author Question: Which statements said by patients indicate that the nurse's teaching regarding prevention of ... (Read 55 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which statements said by patients indicate that the nurse's teaching regarding prevention of acid-base imbalances is successful? (Select all that apply.)

a. Baking soda is an effective and inexpensive antacid.
b. I should take my insulin on time every day.
c. My aspirin is on a high shelf away from children.
d. I have reliable transportation to dialysis sessions.
e. Fasting is a great way to lose weight rapidly.
c

Question 2

The nursery nurse should identify which newborn at significant risk for hypothermic alteration in thermoregulation?

a. Large for gestational age
b. Low birth weight
c. Born at term
d. Well nourished

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Taking insulin as prescribed helps prevent diabetic ketoacidosis. Safeguarding aspirin from children prevents metabolic acidosis from increased acid intake. Regular dialysis reduces the risk of metabolic acidosis from decreased renal excretion of metabolic acid. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate and should not be used as an antacid due to the risk of metabolic alkalosis. Fasting without carbohydrate intake is a risk factor for starvation ketoacidosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Low birth weight and poorly nourished infants (particularly premature infants) and children are at greatest risk for hypothermia. A large for gestational age infant would not be malnourished. An infant born at term is not considered at significant risk. A well nourished infant is not at significant risk.