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dejastew

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When an 80-year-old client who takes diuretics for management of hypertension informs the nurse she take laxatives daily to promote bowel movements, the nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of
 
  A) Hypocalcemia
  B) Hypothyroidism
  C) Hypoglycemia
  D) Hypokalemia

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When the client's arterial blood gas reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 level of 28 mEq/L, the nurse suspects the client is most likely experiencing
 
  A) Metabolic alkalosis
  B) Metabolic acidosis
  C) Respiratory acidosis
  D) Respiratory alkalosis


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ilianabrrr

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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