When creating a nursing care plan for a patient with metabolic ...

[chads108]

When creating a nursing care plan for a patient with metabolic acidosis, the nurse should focus on:
 
  a. frequent periods of ambulation.
  b. increasing fluid intake.
  c. decreasing fluid intake.
  d. deep-breathing exercises.

Question 2

A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with Piaget's:
 
  a. sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.
  b. preoperational stage of cognitive development.
  c. formal operational stage of cognitive development.
  d. concrete operational stage of cognitive development.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Deep breathing will cause the patient to blow off CO2 and assist in increasing the pH and reduce the acidity.

Answer to Question 2

A
Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world; this period begins with reflexes and coordinates sensorimotor skills.

[chads108]

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[bblaney]

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