35. A patient has a nasogastric tube with a copious amount…
35. A patient has a nasogastric tube with a copious amount of gastric drainage. The HCP ordered ABGs to be drawn. The client’s ABG results are pH 7.65, PaCO2 38, pO2 90, HCO3 38. Which acid base imbalance is the client exhibiting?
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2. A child has a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. He has hypoactive bowel sounds and an irregular pulse. Electrolyte values are sodium, 146 mEq/L; potassium, 3.6 mEq/L; and calcium, 8.0 mg/dL. This child is likely to have which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
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