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mydiamond

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The nurse is caring for a patient with metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding reveals that the compensatory mechanism to correct this imbalance is in effect?
 
  a. Increased urinary output
  b. Reduced abdominal distention
  c. Kussmaul respirations
  d. Decreased blood pressure

Question 2

The LPN/LVN making care assignments to nursing assistants would not assign a patient who has which problem?
 
  a. Manipulative behavior
  b. An unstable condition
  c. A draining wound
  d. A communicable disease


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zogaridan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Kussmaul respirations, or deep and rapid respirations, are blowing off carbon dioxide to reduce an acidotic state.

Answer to Question 2

B
Nursing assistants are not assigned to patients who have an unstable condition. Care of an unsta-ble patient does not fall into the scope of practice of the unlicensed personnel.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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