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jenna1

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client's PaCO2 is abnormal on an ABG report. Which of is the most likely be the medical diagnosis?
 
  A) Rheumatoid arthritis
  B) Sexually transmitted infection
  C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  D) Infection of the bladder and ureters

Question 2

A home care client reports weakness and leg cramps. Per order, the nurse draws blood and requests a potassium level. What is the rationale for this request?
 
  A) The nurse is concerned that the client's diet has caused sodium loss.
  B) The nurse recognizes these symptoms of hypokalemia.
  C) The client is actively seeking increased attention.
  D) The client had bananas and orange juice for breakfast.


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fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Arterial blood gases are laboratory tests used to assess and treat acidbase disorders. PaCO2 is the abbreviation for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide. The PaCO2 is influenced almost entirely by respiratory activity, with a disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease resulting in abnormal results.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Hypokalemia is a potassium deficit in the ECF. When the ECF potassium falls, potassium moves out of the cells, creating an intracellular potassium deficiency. Typical symptoms include muscle weakness and leg cramps.


jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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