A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) i…
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with severe hypoxia and polycythemia. The nurse identifies which of the following substances as being responsible for making more red blood cells to increase oxygen circulation throughout the body?
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The nurse is initiating a blood transfusion for a client with a hemoglobin of 7 mg/dL. Within 5 minutes of starting the infusion, the patient becomes restless and complains of a headache and low back pain. The nurse suspects a blood transfusion reaction.Place the nursing actions below in correct order of priority.
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The nurse is caring for a client who is on a mechanical ventilator. Blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.50 and a PCO2 of 30 mm Hg. The nurse has determined that the client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which electrolyte value would most likely be observed with this acid-base imbalance?
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