The nurse is reviewing a client's blood work, noting the bicarbonate and carbon dioxide levels. Which of the following would the nurse expect to see clinically in the client? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. With a low pH, and an increased level of carbon dioxide, the rate and depth of respirations will increase to compensate.
2. With a high pH, and a low carbon dioxide, the client might be hyperventilating.
3. With a high bicarbonate, the pH will be higher, and the rate and depth of respirations are reduced in order to retain carbon dioxide.
4. With a high bicarbonate, the pH will be lower, and the depth and rate of respirations will be unchanged.
5. With an increase in the rate and depth of respirations, the pH will increase.
Question 2
Nursing interventions for the physiological needs of the client by: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Administering pain medication
2. Assisting with ADLs
3. Forcing fluids
4. Allowing unlimited visitors
5. Maintaining respiratory status
The carbon cycle.
Work and Gender: Women at Work in India
Variable Gases: Carbon Dioxide
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Functional Groups of Carbon
In the reaction C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g) carbon is __________.