FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES; ACID-BASE BALANCEJune 01, 2015 1. What is the nurse's primary concern regarding fluid & electrolytes when caring for an elderly pt who is intermittently confused? A. risk of dehydration B. risk of kidney damage C. risk of stroke D. risk of bleeding 2. The nurse is planning care for a pt with severe burns. Which of the following is this pt at risk for developing? A. intracellular fluid deficit B. intracellular fluid overload C. extracellular fluid deficit D. interstitial fluid deficit 3. A pt, experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit, has the symptoms of tachycardia, pale, cool skin, & decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which of the following? A. the body's natural compensatory mechanisms B. pharmacological effects of a diuretic C. effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids D. cardiac failure 4. A pregnant pt is admitted with excessive thirst, increased urination, & has a medical diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. The nurse chooses which of the following nursing diagnoses as most appropriate? A. Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume B. Excess Fluid Volume C. Imbalanced Nutrition D. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion 5. A pt recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse would contact the pt's primary healthcare provider with which of the following 24-hour urine output volumes? A. 600 mL B. 750 mL C. 1000 mL D. 1200 mL 6. A pt is receiving intravenous fluids postoperatively following cardiac surgery. Nursing assessments should focus on which postoperative complication? A. fluid volume excess B. fluid volume deficit C. seizure activity D. liver failure following? A. hyperkalemia B. hypokalemia C. hypercalcemia D. Hypocalcemia 10. The nurse is planning care for a pt with fluid volume overload & hyponatremia. Which of the following should be included in this pt's plan of care? A. Restrict fluids. B. Administer intravenous fluids. C. Provide Kayexalate. D. Administer intravenous normal saline with furosemide. 11. When caring for a pt diagnosed with hypocalcemia, which of the following should the nurse additionally assess in the pt? A. other electrolyte disturbances C. visual disturbances B. hypertension D. drug toxicity 12. A pt with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this pt's plan of care? A. Request a dietitian consult for selecting foods high in phosphorous. B. Provide aluminum hydroxide antacids as prescribed. C. Instruct pt to avoid poultry, peanuts, & seeds. D. Instruct to avoid the intake of sodium phosphate. 13. When analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a pt with COPD & respiratory acidosis, the nurse anticipates that compensation will develop through which of the following mechanisms? A. The kidneys retain bicarbonate. B. The kidneys excrete bicarbonate. C. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide. D. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide. 14. The nurse is caring for a pt diagnosed with renal failure. Which of the following does the nurse recognize as compensation for the acid-base disturbance found in pts with renal failure? A. The pt breathes rapidly to eliminate carbon dioxide. B. The pt will retain bicarbonate in excess of normal. C. The pH will decrease from the present value. D. The pt's oxygen saturation level will improve. 15. When caring for a group of pts, the nurse realizes that which of the following health problems increases the risk for metabolic alkalosis? A. bulimia C. venous stasis ulcer B. dialysis D. COPD 8. A pt is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the pt's current medications, which of the following might have contributed to the pt's health problem? A. corticosteroid C. narcotic B. thiazide diuretic D. muscle relaxer 16. The nurse is caring for a pt who is anxious & dizzy following a traumatic experience. The arterial blood gas findings include: pH 7.48, PaO2 110, PaCO2 25, & HCO3 24. The nurse would anticipate which initial intervention to correct this problem? A. Encourage the pt to breathe in & out slowly into a paper bag. B. Immediately administer oxygen via a mask & monitor oxygen saturation. C. Prepare to start an intravenous fluid bolus using isotonic fluids. D. Anticipate the administration of intravenous sodium bicarbonate. 9. A pt prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes & complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this pt is exhibiting signs of which of the 17. A pt is prescribed 20 mEq of potassium chloride. The nurse realizes that the reason the pt is receiving this replacement is 7. A pt is diagnosed with severe hyponatremia. The nurse realizes this pt will mostly likely need which of the following precautions implemented? A. seizure C. neutropenic B. infection D. high-risk fall 1 calcium B. "Are you using a salt substitute?" 31. 15 C. hypernatremia B. D. The nurse assesses a pt's weight loss as being 22 lbs. Which of the following should the nurse ask this pt regarding these symptoms? A. An elderly pt does not complain of thirst. A pt is admitted for treatment of hypercalcemia. to help regulate acid-base balance. The nurse realizes that this pt will have a need for which of the following electrolytes? A. B. A higher dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) may be needed. C. dextrose 5% & ? normal saline D. directly into the venous access line. D. hyponatremia C. Contact physical therapy to provide a walker. A pt with fluid retention related to renal problems is admitted to the hospital. C. B.A. A pt is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. A pt who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted with possible hypokalemia. 22. An elderly pt comes into the clinic with the complaint of watery diarrhea for several days with abdominal & muscle cramping. "Were you doing any unusual physical activity?" D. potassium D. B. Red meat is the protein source of choice. D. This pt should be on bed rest. Which of the following is this pt at risk for developing? A. decreased urine output C. dehydration. A diuretic may be needed. Which of the following does the nurse realize might occur with this pt? A. Which of the following electrolytes will be most affected with this disorder? A. The nurse realizes that this pt's intravenous fluids will most likely be which of the following? A. Assist the pt to maintain a standing position for several minutes. D. Potassium 28. Try to sleep without extra pillows. "When was the last time you had a bowel movement?" C. to encourage urine output. Ask the physician for an order for a brain scan. 19. A postoperative pt with a fluid volume deficit is prescribed progressive ambulation yet is weak from an inadequate fluid status. dextrose 5% & water B. The nurse is admitting a pt who was diagnosed with acute renal failure. Ask the physician for an order to begin intravenous fluid replacement. B. dextrose 5% & ? normal saline C. 24. 10 B. A 28-year-old male pt is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. Keep legs in a dependent position. atrial dysrhythmias C. Avoid wearing shoes while in the home. magnesium C. to keep a vein open. 29. Drink one glass of red wine per day. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this pt? A. pulmonary edema B. C. B. 30. "Have you stopped taking your digoxin medication?" B. How many liters of fluid did this pt lose? A. to sustain respiratory function. The nurse realizes that this pt is at risk for developing A. A postoperative pt is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. over-hydration. Digoxin toxicity may occur. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this pt? A. concentrated hemoglobin & hematocrit levels 23. sodium C. What should the nurse do to assess that this pt is not dehydrated? A. Wear support hose. D. Ask the physician to order a chest x-ray. An elderly pt who is being medicated for pain had an episode of incontinence. normal saline 33. Assess the urine for osmolality. poor skin turgor B. fluid volume excess D. A 35-year-old female pt comes into the clinic postoperative parathyroidectomy. The nurse realizes that this pt could possibly have which of the following electrolyte imbalances? A. fecal incontinence. stress fractures 27. Avoid the sun. 5 21. What can the nurse do to help this pt? A. C. D. via intramuscular injection. B. An elderly pt with a history of sodium retention arrives to the clinic with the complaints of "heart skipping beats" & leg tremors. 18. An elderly pt is at home after being diagnosed with fluid volume overload. C. 20. D. Magnesium 2 . phosphorous D. Hyperkalemia 26. a stroke. hypokalemia B. C. Milk & milk-based products will ensure an adequate calcium intake. The nurse realizes that this pt is demonstrating which of the following? A. carbon dioxide D. B. Magnesium 25. calcium B. B. Which of the following should the home care nurse instruct this pt to do? A. C. via a rectal suppository. Assist the pt to move into different positions in stages. distended neck veins D. hypernatremia C. mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid. Fluid volume deficit may occur. A pt is admitted with hypernatremia caused by being str&ed on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean for five days without a fresh water source. D. 32. cerebral bleeding D. The nurse realizes that this replacement should be administered A. 20 D. C. Teach family members to assist client with fluid intake 49. An elderly postoperative pt is demonstrating lethargy. The pt has no additional IV medications. The pt who has a serum magnesium level of 1. A pt is admitted with burns over 50% of his body. metabolic alkalosis 42. Administer IV fluids as prescribed by the physician. A. Administer the dose IV push over 3 minutes. Which finding on assessment supports this nursing diagnosis? a. Which interdisciplinary treatments would the nurse expect for this pt? Select all that apply. Develop plan for added fluid intake over 24 hours d. The pt. calcium C. A client’s nursing diagnosis is Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive fluid loss. hypernatremia B. Use an infusion controller for the IV. hypernatremia D. Shallow respirations with crackles on auscultation 3 . Add the ordered dose to the IV hanging. in need of intravenous fluids 40. excessive urination 35. D. the pt who uses sunscreen to excess D. 44. cold. The nurse sees that the last dose of pain medication administered via a pt controlled anesthesia (PCA) pump was within 30 minutes. B. The pt is receiving intravenous potassium (KCL). Respiratory 38. An elderly pt with peripheral neuropathy has been taking magnesium supplements. confusion. Which action related to the fluid management should be delegated to a nursing assistant? a. Monitor fluid intake & output. The nurse is reviewing a pt's blood pH level.34. buffers B. respiratory alkalosis B. calcium containing antacids C. IV normal saline B. C. increasing vitamin D intake 47. hypophosphatemia C. hypotension. Full and bounding pedal and post-tibial pulses c. c. clammy skin 48. 590 ml 43. How much fluid should the pt be allowed from 0700 until 1500 daily? A. E. Which of the following acidbase disorders might this pt is experiencing? A. and calves d. 600 ml B. Hypermagnesemia 36. is admitted to the emergency department with nausea. white rice D. A. Which nursing actions are required? Select all that apply. 300 ml D. cardiac D.7 mg/dL. Pain 39. b. demonstrating anaerobic metabolism. A. Provide straws and offer fluids between meals. potassium B. encouraging milk intake E. metabolic acidosis D. Which pts are at risk for the development of hypercalcemia? Select all that apply. B. bananas B. newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The metabolic disorder this pt might be demonstrating is which of the following? A. C. The nurse realizes that this pt is at risk for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? A. Flattened neck veins when client is in supine position b. lean red meat E. A. the pt with a malignancy B. partially compensated. hyperreflexia D. metabolic alkalosis 41. Kussmaul's respirations E. vomiting. Which of the systems in the body regulate blood pH? Select all that apply. The nurse realizes that the acid-base disorder this pt is demonstrating is which of the following? A. A. Pitting edema located in feet. A. hypertension D.2 & a bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L. sodium D. A pt's blood gases show a pH greater of 7. The nurse realizes that this pt is A. A pt is diagnosed with hyperphosphatemia. The blood gases of a pt with an acid-base disorder show a blood pH outside of normal limits. Chloride 37. increasing carbon dioxide in the blood C. The nurse observes a pt's respirations & notes that the rate is 30 per minute & the respirations are very deep. Which foods should the nurse suggest for this pt? Select all that apply. Monitor the injection site for redness. Chocolate 46. ABG results reveal a pH of 7. 540 ml C. respiratory acidosis C. The client also has the nursing diagnosis Decreased Cardiac Output related to decrease plasma volume.4 mg/dL is being treated with dietary modification. The pt has a serum phosphate level of 4. dysrhythmias D. The nurse realizes that which of the following symptoms can indicate hypomagnesaemia? A. the pt who overuses antacids 45. warmth. IV potassium phosphate D. respiratory acidosis C. hypercalcemia B. the pt taking lithium C. ankles. metabolic acidosis D. & abdominal pain. Which other assessment findings would the nurse anticipate in this pt? Select all that apply. The nurse realizes that this pt might also have an imbalance of which of the following electrolytes? A. fully compensated. The pt's IV is infusing at a keep open rate of 10 mL/hr. tachycardia B. seafood C. respiratory alkalosis B.53 & bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. nausea & vomiting C. weakness C. D. & sweating B. & a resp rate of 8 per minute. renal C. The pt has been placed on a 1200 mL daily fluid restriction. the pt with hyperparathyroidism E. Assess WCG strip for tall T waves d. tongue. d. You have been pulled to the telemetry unit for the day. Which action should you expect to correct this problem? a. Request a neurologic consult today d.6 mg/dL d. Myocardial infarction 1 year ago b. Hyperkalemia c.” c. Client requests room door be closed. “The client will do more for herself when her phosphorus is normal” 51. Serum magnesium 0. and moist crackles bilaterally. c.2 mEq/L b. b. Monitor for indications of dehydration c. weight gain of 2 pounds.You are reviewing a client’s morning laboratory results. Which of these results is of most concern? a. Which intervention should you delegate to the student nurse under your supervision? a. Potassium c. Calcium 53.A client with lung cancer has received oxycodone 10 mg orally for pain.” b. A 72-year-old client with COPD and normal arterial blood gases (ABGs) who is ventilator-dependent c. Administer spironolactone 25 mg orally c. Serum calcium 10.A client with respiratory failure is receiving mechanical ventilation and continues to produce ABG results indicating respiratory acidosis. “The client’s skeletal muscles are weak because of the low phosphorus.” b. Assess lips. Record intake and output every hour. Which interventions are within the scope of practice for the LPN/LVN being supervised by the nurse? (Choose all that apply. The nursing care plan for the client with dehydration includes interventions for oral health. For which electrolyte abnormality will you be sure to monitor? a. Shortness of breath with extreme exertion d. Check the client’s papillary reaction to light 57. b. Repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting b. “I will call my doctor if I experience muscle twitching or seizures. Pain level decreased from 6/10 to 2/10 c. Occasional use of antacids c.” d. a newly graduated RN. Provide oral care every 3-4 hours b. Hypokalemia b. and spinach when I eat. Seek dietary consult to increase fluids on meal trays.” d. “I will make sure to take my vitamin D with my calcium each day.8 mEq/L 52.50.” 60. The client’s morning assessment includes bounding peripheral pulses. Hypernatremia 55. Serum potassium 5. The experienced LPN/LVN reports that a client’s blood pressure and heart rate have decreased and that when the face is assessed. Serum sodium 134 mEq/L c.” c. Reassess the client’s blood pressure and heart rate b. which of the following would you instruct the nursing assistant to report? a. When the student nurse assesses the client. Which client is most appropriate to assign to the step-down unit nurse pulled to the intensive care unit for the day? a. broccoli. Metabolic acidosis d. What action should you take at this time? a. Decrease the ventilator rate from 10 to 6 per minute c. Administer Kayexalate 15 g orally b. 63. 58. Increase the ventilator rate from 6 to 10 per minute b. Chronic renal insufficiency 64. The physician has written the following orders for the client with Excess Fluid volume. which finding should you instruct the student to report immediately? a.) a.) a. The monitor informs you that the client has developed prominent U waves. Complaints of pain associated with exertion 4 . Remind client to avoid commercial mouthwashes.You are preparing to discharge a client whose calcium level was low but is now just slightly within the normal range (9-10. Which acid-base imbalance should you suspect? a. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push 59. The charge nurse assigned in the care for a client with acute renal failure and hypernatremia to you. What is your best response? a. A 68-year-old client on ventilator with acute respiratory failure and respiratory acidosis b. A client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Provide mouth care every 2 hours while client is awake e. Maintain accurate intake and output.45% saline by IV line d.You are admitting an elderly client to the medical unit. Restrict fluid to 1500 mL per day d. “The client’s low phosphorus is probably due to malnutrition. “I will avoid dairy products. Assess daily weights for trends 56. b. c.A client is admitted to the unit for chemotherapy. “The client is just worn out form not getting enough rest. Respiratory rate of 8 to 10 per minute b.A nursing assistant asks why the client with a chronically low phosphorus level needs so much assistance with activities of daily living. To prevent an acid-base problem. d.7 mEq/L. Administer potassium 10 mEq orally 54.5 mg/dL). Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional teaching? a. Magnesium d. A 38-year-old client on a ventilator with narcotic overdose and respiratory alkalosis 61. Review the client’s morning calcium level c. Check fingerstick glucose every hour. Administer 0.Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis? (Choose all that apply. Encourage mouth rinsing with warm saline. Increase the oxygen concentration for 30% to 40% d. Respiratory acidosis b. one side twitches. “I will take my calcium pill every morning before breakfast. You are the charge nurse. Respiratory alkalosis c. Hyponatremia d. Heart rate 90-100 per minute 65. Decrease the oxygen concentration for 40% to 30% 62. Which laboratory value should you check immediately? a. Weight client every morning. Check vital signs every 15 minutes. The client’s potassium level is 6. Assess for indicators of fluid imbalance. c. pitting ankle edema. A 56-year-old new admission client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) on a n insulin drip d. Which factor indicates that this client has a risk for acid-base imbalances? a. Which actions can you delegate to the nursing assistant? a. Metabolic alkalosis 66. and mucous membranes d. Which order takes priority at this time? a.The nursing assistant reports to you that a client seems very anxious and that vital signs included a respiratory rate of 38 per minute. Sodium b. calls the clinic because she's concerned about being short of breath and is unable to sleep unless she places three pillows under her head. pH 7. withhold her medication. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis c.” 68. assessing for a decrease in referrals following a pediatric safety class. 82. Compensated respiratory acidosis d. “The client may have a metabolic alkalosis due to the NG suctioning and the increased respiratory rate is a compensatory mechanism. 80. pCO2 47. decreasing respiratory tract edema. moist environment for a child with an upper respiratory tract infection. Clamp the chest tube." C. compensated respiratory alkalosis d. 81. pH 7. Encourage the client to perform all tasks early in the day. She tells the nurse that the other nurses are mean. pCO2 29. Rotate the nurses who are assigned to the client. the nurse should take which action? A. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis b. C. C. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis c. Client hair loss during morning bath 67. After listening to her concerns. pCO2 60. Ensuring that the client's diet is low in salt. compensated metabolic alkalosis 74. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis 69. HCO3. A bone mineral analysis reveals that a patient who is postmenopausal has severe osteoporosis. Provide an unstructured environment for the client.” c. B. “Whenever a client develops a respiratory acid-base problem. and mistreat her.33.48." D. 78. Which of the following activities would the nurse likely choose to implement in response to a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance related to lack of energy conservation? A. Notify the physician. The staff is discussing this problem at their weekly conference. B." B. assessing the strengths and needs of the community while identifying barriers to learning. drying secretions.12. Normal b.” b. “The client is hyperventilating because of anxiety and we will have to stay alert for development of a respiratory acidosis. Reconnect the tube. B. the nurse determines that childhood injuries are increasing in the community in which she practices. D.40. B.51. Compensated metabolic acidosis 72. D." 76. Failure to eat all food on breakfast tray d. Encourage the client to alternate periods of rest and activity throughout the day. "Carpet floor surfaces. compensated respiratory acidosis d. HCO3. A client. Keeping the client in a semi-sitting position as much as possible. C. A mist tent contains a nebulizer that creates a cool. Ignore the client's behaviors. Explain that these are expected problems for the latter stages of pregnancy. C. HCO3. now 37 weeks pregnant. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis 70. developing and implementing a specific plan to decrease childhood injuries.c. pCO2 40. She has attached herself to one nurse and refuses to speak with other staff members. The cool humidity helps the child breathe by: A. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis b. Raise the level of the drainage system. choosing a health promotion or health belief model as a framework. C. "Keep the lights dim. Make an appointment because the client needs to be evaluated. Compensated respiratory alkalosis d.16: a. 75. Compensated metabolic acidosis 71. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis b. A nurse works on a medical-surgical unit where nurses work on 12-client pods. 79. D. HCO3. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis b. Helping the client maintain a high fluid intake. A client has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Compensated respiratory acidosis d. C.” d. The first step the nurse would take in developing an educational program is: A. Compensated metabolic alkalosis 73. 77. What your best response? a. A client's chest tube accidentally disconnects from the drainage tube when she turns onto her side.30: a. which of the following nursing measures would help reduce the tenacity of secretions? A. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis c. D. pH 7.31: a. increasing fluid intake. pCO2 30. pH 7. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the patient's family to ensure a safe environment for the patient? A. B. she may be experiencing signs of heart failure from a 45% to 50% increase in blood volume. Instruct the client to not perform daily hygienic care until activity tolerance improves. For a client with COPD who has trouble raising respiratory secretions. Compensated respiratory acidosis d. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis c. "Disinfect the bathroom weekly. HCO3. Bend unit rules to meet the client's needs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nursing staff to implement? A. D. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis c. Arrange for the client to be admitted to the birth center for delivery. pH 7. Administer narcotics to promote pain relief and rest.A client has a nasogastric tube connected to intermittent wall suction.29: a. Normal b. increasing the respiratory rate helps correct the problem.24: a. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis c. Based on multiple referrals. pH 7. “It’s common for clients with uncomfortable procedures such as nasogastric tubes to have a higher rate to breathing. The student nurse asks why the client’s respiratory rate has increased. "Install handrails on stairways.23: a. B. pCO2 40. C. D. Each pod is staffed 5 . Ensuring that the client's oxygen therapy is continuous. Tell the client to go to the hospital. D. preventing anxiety. B. HCO3.62. pH = 7. the remaining nurse. 91. she can call the agency's in-house resource nurse. Partially Compensated 95. D. B. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. Administering pain medication.by two registered nurses. keeping the bed at the lowest position possible. pH = 7. Partially Compensated 83. and vomiting? A. pH = 7. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. Metabolic Acidosis C. Is this Compensated. Metabolic Acidosis D. Uncompensated C. inform the nurse-supervisor right away. B. Metabolic Alkalosis 94. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. In addressing the problems. Metabolic Alkalosis D. Uncompensated C. Is this Compensated. Respiratory Alkalosis C. Respiratory Acidosis B. Respiratory Alkalosis C. Partially Compensated pH = 7. 84.48 CO2 = 36 HCO3 = 33 A. 85. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. Is this Compensated. The nurse is caring for a client with a history of falls.2 CO2 = 52 HCO3 = 24 A. keeping the bedpan available so that the client doesn't have to get out of bed. Partially Compensated Is this Compensated. ask for a meeting with the coworker and a manager. C. Partially Compensated 99. Respiratory Alkalosis C. Metabolic Acidosis D. Teaching about planned diagnostic tests. who was making rounds on the departed nurse's clients. Metabolic Alkalosis 100. 86. Respiratory Acidosis B. Respiratory Acidosis B. Metabolic Acidosis D. Uncompensated C. speak to the coworker when she returns to the unit. 90. 88. Respiratory Alkalosis C. Respiratory Acidosis B. When one of the nurses leaves the unit. Which of the following nursing interventions should have the highest priority during the first hour after the admission of a client with cholecystitis who is experiencing pain. Metabolic Alkalosis D. Respiratory Alkalosis C. Uncompensated C. Maintaining hydration.50 CO2 = 35 HCO3 = 32 A. Respiratory Alkalosis C. D. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. D. found medications left at bedsides and a client with a blood-draw tourniquet remaining on his arm.2 CO2 = 48 HCO3 = 26 A.48 CO2 = 46 HCO3 = 28 A. B. Partially Compensated 93.36 CO2 = 32 HCO3 = 20 A. Compensated B. The first priority when caring for a client at risk for falls is: A. Compensated B. Compensated B. Respiratory Alkalosis B. Respiratory Acidosis B. Compensated B. Uncompensated C. Metabolic Acidosis D. Metabolic Acidosis D. Metabolic Alkalosis Is this Compensated. the remaining nurse cares for all 12 clients. nausea. Partially Compensated pH = 7. pH = 7. Metabolic Acidosis D. Compensated B. Is this Compensated. If she needs help. Uncompensated C. Uncompensated C. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A.38 CO2 = 50 HCO3 = 27 A. 87. Partially Compensated 97. Respiratory Acidosis B. Metabolic Alkalosis 96. Metabolic Alkalosis 98. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. Respiratory Acidosis 92. Completing the admission history. Compensated B. C. One evening when a coworker left the unit. Respiratory Acidosis B. pH = 7.30 CO2 = 75 HCO3 = 22 A. Is this Compensated. instructing the client not to get out of bed without assistance. Metabolic Alkalosis pH = 7. Metabolic Acidosis Is this Compensated. the nurse should: A. Uncompensated or Partially Compensated? A. Compensated 6 . correct the problems and submit a written report. placing the call light for easy access. 89. B. Uncompensated C. Respiratory Alkalosis C. C. Compensated B.