A patient was severely burned and is hospitalized. The patient is now suffering from direct damage to the tubule cells in the kidneys known as acute tubular necrosis (ATN). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?
Read DetailsThe nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s acid-base balance? Lab Results: pH: 7.33HCO3-: 19 mEq/LPaCO2: 41 mm HgPaO2: 88 mm HgPotassium: 5.3 mEq/L Defined Parameters: ABG WDP (within defined parameters) Values pH 7.35-7.45 CO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26
Read DetailsA patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) has been using NSAIDs regularly for chronic pain management. The nurse educates the patient about the risks associated with NSAID use in PUD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Read DetailsA patient with chronic kidney disease presents with confusion and fatigue. The ABG results are: pH: 7.38 PaCO₂: 40 mm Hg HCO₃⁻: 22 mEq/L Defined Parameters: ABG WDP (within defined parameters) Values pH 7.35-7.45 CO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26
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