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Pineapplelove6

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse suspects a pediatric patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What laboratory finding correlates to this condition?
 
  A.
  HCO3 of 22 mEq/L
  B.
  PCO2 of 88 mm Hg
  C.
  pH of 7.34
  D.
  PO2 of 60 mm Hg

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which finding would lead the nurse to conclude the child has a side effect of this drug?
 
  A.
  Acidosis
  B.
  Hypercarbia
  C.
  Hypokalemia
  D.
  Thrombocytopenia


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Arterial blood gas results in a child with ARDS include hypoxemia, hypercarbia, and acidosis. All values here are normal except for the PCO2, which is high (hypercarbia).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A side effect of Lasix is hypokalemia. The other laboratory abnormalities are not associated with this drug.


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