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FButt

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A patient with a positive Chvostek's sign most likely is experiencing which acid-base disturbance?
 
  a. respiratory acidosis c. metabolic acidosis
  b. respiratory alkalosis d. metabolic alkalosis

Question 2

The first step in developing a nursing diagnosis is
 
  a. cluster the data c. identify the problem or condition
  b. validate the data d. collect data



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SamMuagrove

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Answer to Question 1

B
In respiratory alkalosis, the patient can develop hyperactive reflexes, tetany, a positive Chvostek's sign, a positive Trousseau's sign, vertigo, and unconsciousness.

Answer to Question 2

D
The first step in developing a nursing diagnosis is collecting data through assessment. The second step is validating the data. Then the data is grouped into clusters. Identifying the problem or condition is not a step in the development of a nursing diagnosis.




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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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