NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PAEDIATRIC NURSING
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A patient with a prolonged episode of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea has an ABG ordered on admission. You might expect the results to show:
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Metabolic acidosis
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Metabolic alkalosis
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Respiratory acidosis
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Respiratory alkalosis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hyperchloremic acidosis is caused by the loss of too much sodium bicarbonate from the body, which can happen with severe diarrhea.
Detailed explanation-2: -This ratio should be between 1.0 and 2.0 if an uncomplicated anion gap metabolic acidosis is present. If this ratio falls outside of this range, then another metabolic disorder is present: If ∆AG/∆[HCO3-] < 1.0, then a concurrent non-anion gap metabolic acidosis is likely to be present.
Detailed explanation-3: -Increased acid production or acid ingestion. Decreased acid excretion or increased rate of gastrointestinal and renal HCO3– loss. 24-Oct-2022
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