The nurse is caring for a client with a pH of 7.32. Which ...

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The nurse is caring for a client with a pH of 7.32. Which medications would be appropriate to administer to a client with this condition?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Oral bicarbonate
  2. Sodium chloride
  3. Citrate salts
  4. Potassium chloride
  5. Ammonium chloride

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 110 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates that the client will require an infusion of ___ sodium chloride solution.
 
  Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Oral bicarbonate is an agent used to treat acidosis.
Rationale 2: Sodium choloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Rationale 3: Citrate salts are an agent used to treat acidosis.
Rationale 4: Potassium chloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Rationale 5: Ammonium chloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Global Rationale: Oral bicarbonate and citrate salts are agents used to treat acidosis. Sodium choloride, potassium chloride, and ammonium chloride are agents used to treat alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Normal saline consists of 0.9 NaCl and is used to treat mild hyponatremia. When serum sodium falls below 115 mEq/L, a highly concentrated 3 NaCl solution may be infused.
Global Rationale: Normal saline consists of 0.9 NaCl and is used to treat mild hyponatremia. When serum sodium falls below 115 mEq/L, a highly concentrated 3 NaCl solution may be infused.

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