Author Question: An older patient is admitted after falling on the steps at home. Which components of trauma should ... (Read 28 times)

erika · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An older patient is admitted after falling on the steps at home. Which components of trauma should the nurse consider when planning care for the patient?

Select all that apply.
1. host
2. environment
3. intention
4. source
5. transmission

Question 2

A patient's blood gases show a pH of 7.53 and bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. The nurse realizes that the patient is demonstrating which acidbase disorder?

1. respiratory acidosis
2. metabolic acidosis
3. respiratory alkalosis
4. metabolic alkalosis

SomethingSomething · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) show a pH greater than 7.45 and bicarbonate level greater than 26 mEq/L when the patient is in metabolic alkalosis. Respiratory and metabolic acidosis are both consistent with pH less than 7.35. Respiratory alkalosis is associated with a pH greater than 7.45 and a PaCO2 of less than 35 mmHG. It is caused by respiratory related conditions.