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The nurse is reviewing the patient's arterial blood gas results. The test reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 level of 28 mEq/L. The nurse suspects the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following conditions?
 
  A) Metabolic alkalosis
  B) Metabolic acidosis
  C) Respiratory acidosis
  D) Respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

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


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rleezy04

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

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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