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haleyc112

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When reading the laboratory report of a patient with excessive diarrhea, the nurse notes that the pH is 7.10, and the PaCO2 and the PaO2 are normal. What should the nurse recognize as this patient's state from this information alone?
 
  a. Respiratory acidosis
  b. Metabolic acidosis
  c. Respiratory alkalosis
  d. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 2

The nurse cautions a patient with a pancreatic disorder that will interfere with the digestion of fats and may lead to a clotting disorder. What is the cause of these potential problems?
 
  a. Inability to use vitamin B
  b. Inability to use vitamin C
  c. Inability to use vitamin D
  d. Inability to use vitamin K


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matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The profile of a patient in metabolic acidosis is that the blood pH will be below 7.35 and the oxygen readings are within normal limits.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. Difficulty with fat metabolism will result in the inability to use fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting. It is important in maintaining four of the eleven clotting factors found in the blood.


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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