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drink · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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