Question

19. The blood is drawn from Jonathan's radial artery, and the laboratory calls the ED to report the results of the ABG analysis: pH 7.30, PCO: 50 mm Hg, HCO-29 mEa/L and PO: 70 mmHg. Which condition does the nurse conclude that Jonathan is experiencing? a) Metabolic acidosis b) Metabolic alkalosis e) Respiratorry acidosis d) Respiratory alkalosis 20. The nurse interprets a client's temperature reading, knowing that certain factors can affect body temperature. Which statements regarding body temperature are accurate? Select all that apply a) Stress can cause a decrease in body temperature. b) Body temperature increases just before ovulation c) Body temperature increases when the client has an infection. d) Body temperature is usually higher in the afternoon than in the morning. e) Body temperature may be lower than the true temperature if the temperature in the client's room is cool. 21. The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone surgery. The client is anxious and complains of incision pain. The nurse conducts a pain assessment, checks the client's vital signs, and notes that the client's blood pressure and pulse rate have increased. On the basis of these findings, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a) Contacting the health care provider b) Preparing to administer pain medication c) Checking for signs of postoperative hemorrhage d) Consulting with the health care provider about administering an antianxiety medication loa brile Istbn W RO (E he nurse acke a colleaane to aceiet in counting a client's nulse to determine whether the client with a 24. A clien nurse

Answer 1

Ans:- 19,

C , respiratory acidosis,

Because in respiratory acidosis pH becomes low and Pco2 becomes high , those are seen in question. Normal values of pH is 7.35- 7.45 which is 7.30 in question that shows acidosis, Pco2 is 35- 45 mm of hg and in question it is given 50mm hg that shows respiratory acidosis .

20.

C, D and E,

Following statements regarding body temperature are accurate:-

C:- body temperature increases when the client has an infectation.

D:- body temperature is usually higher in the afternoon than in the morning.

E:- body temperature may be lower than the true body temperature if the environment in the client's room is cool.

21.

D,

consulting with the health care provider about administering an anti anxiety medication because client is having anxiety as nurse finds his blood pressure and pulse increased on vitals assessment, that are due to anxiety.