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Haya94

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The nurse is identifying a diagram to use to explain a client's acid-base balance. Which imbalance does the following diagram suggest is occurring with the client?
 
  A) Metabolic acidosis
  B) Metabolic alkalosis
  C) Respiratory acidosis
  D) Respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

A client with anemia is prescribed synthetic erythropoietin. When teaching the client about the therapeutic effect of this treatment, which is appropriate for the nurse to include?
 
  A) Increase in platelets
  B) Increase in red blood cells
  C) Decrease in white blood cells
  D) Decrease in lymph fluid



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

In metabolic acidosis, the amount of bicarbonate decreases in relation to the amount of acid in the body. In metabolic alkalosis, there is an excess of bicarbonate in relation to the amount of hydrogen ions. Respiratory acidosis occurs when carbon dioxide is retained, increasing the amount of carbonic acid in the body. Respiratory alkalosis can occur when too much carbon dioxide is lost and carbonic acid levels fall.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced in the body to stimulate production of red blood cells; synthetic forms are available for administration to cancer clients or others with significantly low red blood cell counts. Erythropoietin will not stimulate or decrease the production of platelets, white blood cells, or lymph fluid.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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