L), [normal range: 22-26]

Which condition would the nurse analyze these results to indicate?

Metabolic alkalosis

Metabolic acidosis

Respiratory alkalosis

Respiratory acidosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a high pH and a high HCO3- level; this does not match the provided values.

B. Metabolic acidosis would show a low pH and a low HCO3-, which does not match the findings.

C. The pH is high (7.45) while the Paco2 is low (30 mm Hg), indicating respiratory alkalosis. The low HCO3- could be a compensatory mechanism but does not change the primary interpretation of respiratory alkalosis.

D. Respiratory acidosis would be indicated by a low pH and a high Paco2, which is not the case here.

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A. Respiratory acidosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Metabolic alkalosis

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Respiratory acidosis: The pH is low (indicating acidosis), and the Paco₂ is elevated, which signifies that carbon dioxide retention is causing the acidosis. This pattern indicates respiratory acidosis, as the elevated HCO₃ suggests a compensatory response.

B. Respiratory alkalosis: Respiratory alkalosis would show a high pH with a low Paco₂. This is not consistent with the client’s lab results.

C. Metabolic acidosis: Metabolic acidosis would show a low pH with a low HCO₃. In this case, the HCO₃ is slightly elevated, ruling out metabolic acidosis.

D. Metabolic alkalosis: Metabolic alkalosis would show a high pH with an elevated HCO₃, which does not match the client’s results.

A. The client has complete bilateral paralysis of the arms and legs. B. The client has lost the ability to move the right arm but is able to walk independently. C. The client has lost the ability to move the right arm but is able to walk independently. D. The client has weakness on the right side of the face and tongue. E. The client has lost the ability to ambulate independently but is able to feed and bathe herself or himself without assistance. F. The client has weakness on the right side of the body.

Correct Answer is ["D","F"]

Explanation

A. This statement indicates complete paralysis of both sides, which does not apply to hemiparesis, where one side is affected.

B. While this could describe some patients, it does not accurately represent "complete" right-sided hemiparesis.

C. This option is a repeat and also does not accurately reflect complete right-sided hemiparesis.

D. Weakness on the right side of the face and tongue is consistent with right-sided hemiparesis, as the stroke may affect motor control in those areas.

E. This describes a client who is less severely affected and may not apply to someone with complete right-sided hemiparesis.

F. Weakness on the right side of the body is a direct characteristic of right-sided hemiparesis.

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is ["D","F"]

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The nurse is assigned to care for a client with complete right-sided hemiparesis [weakness] from a stroke (brain attack). admitting diagnosis cerebrovascular attack Right-sided hemiparesis Which characteristics are associated with this condition? Select 2 that apply.

Correct Answer is ["D","F"]

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