Question

Need help with these 2 as well.

In reviewing the lab results received on Mr. Abdul, Kathy also views the blood gas results. Mr. Abdul's arterial blood gases--pH 7.34; PCO, 56 mm Hg: Bicarb or HCO3-32 mg/L; pO2 80 mmHg; and Oz saturation 90% 3. What acid-base problem does Mr. Abdul present with based on his lab results? A. Respiratory acidosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Metabolic alkalosis Mr. Abdul's doctor has given Kathy an order for an IV rider of potassium chloride 40 mg in 50 mL of 0.9 normal saline to run at over 1 hour stat when Kathy gives the PCP the low serum potassium result from the patient's lab work. 4. True or False: The order to run potassium chloride 40 mg in 50 ml of 0.9 normal saline IV over 1 hour stat is safe.

Answer 1

3)

Normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45.pH of 7.34 indicates acidosis.

Normal PCO2 is 35-45 mm of Hg.56 mm of Hg indicates respiratory acidosis.

Normal HCO3- is 22-26 mEq/L.32 mEq/L indicates there is metabolic compensation.

So answer is A.

4) False

The rate is 40 meq in 50 ml but if K+ concentration is more than 2.5 mEq/L the concentration should not exceed 40 mEq/L.In very severe patients ,the maximum concentration allowed is 20 mEq/50 ml.