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nurse identifies that the ratio of carbonic acid to sodium bicarbonate that must be met to maintain an acid-base balance is
 
  1. 1 part H2CO3 to 20 parts NaHCO3.
  2. 1 part H2CO3 to 10 parts NaCl.
  3. 1 part NaHCO3 to 15 parts H2CO3.
  4. 1 part NaOH to 10 parts NaHCO3.

Question 2

While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. Which of the following is the most likely cause of that result?
 
  1. Dehydration
  2. Fluid volume excess
  3. Hypernatremia
  4. Hypokalemia


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

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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