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dmcintosh

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The total carbon dioxide (CO2) value is linked to what electrolyte in the blood serum?
 
  a. Sodium
  b. Potassium
  c. Bicarbonate
  d. Chloride

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In which of the following clinical settings would hypokalemia be a significant problem?
 
  a. During weaning from mechanical ventila-tion
  b. In a patient with pleural effusion
  c. In a patient with kyphoscoliosis
  d. During a bronchial challenge test


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huda

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The total CO2 represents the level of HCO3 in venous blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The potassium level is of particular interest in the patient being weaned from mechanical ventila-tion, because both hyperkalemia and hypokalemia may render the diaphragm weak and less ef-fective.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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