Which assessments would the nurse perform in all patients experiencing an acid-base imbalance

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Match the system with the accurate clinical manifestation for respiratory acidosis. Cardiovascular Neurological Respiratory - Tachycardia - Headache - Dyspnea
Which acid-base imbalance manifests with tachypnea and light-headedness? Respiratory alkalosis
Which neurological clinical manifestations are associated with metabolic acidosis? - Confusion - Lethargy
A patient presents with muscle twitching and tetany. Ten minutes after hospital admission, the patient experiences a seizure. Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse suspect? Metabolic alkalosis
Place the steps the nurse uses to analyze ABGs in the correct order. Evaluate whether or not compensation is occurring. Evaluate the PaO2 and O2 saturation level. Evaluate the PaCO2 and HCO3- to determine if the imbalance is respiratory or metaboli Evaluate the PaO2 and O2 saturation level. Evaluate the pH to determine if it is acidotic, alkalotic, or within normal range. Evaluate the PaCO2 and HCO3- to determine if the imbalance is respiratory or metabolic. Evaluate whether or not compensatio
Match the normal values with the appropriate ABG parameter. 7.35-7.4535-45 mmHG 80-100 mmHG 22-26 mEq/L - pH - PaCO2 - PaO2 HCO3-
Which should the nurse assess for in all patients who are experiencing an acid-base imbalance? - ABG analysis - Vital signs
Which PaO2 value indicates moderate hypoxemia? 40-60 mm Hg
The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. Which cardiovascular finding does the nurse anticipate when assessing the cardiovascular system? - Tachycardia - Dysrhythmia
Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate when assessing a patient who is experiencing respiratory alkalosis? Tachypnea
Which assessment finding causes the nurse to suspect that a patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis? Kussmaul respirations
A patient presents with muscle twitching and tetany. Ten minutes after hospital admission, the patient experiences a seizure. Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse suspect? Metabolic Alkalosis
The nurse is evaluating the ABG results for a patient who is suspected of having an acid-base imbalance. The ABG analysis indicates a decreased pH, an increased PaCO2, and a normal HCO3-. Which conclusion by the nurse is accurate? Respiratory acidosis
Which nursing actions should the nurse perform when analyzing an ABG during the assessment process for a patient who is suspected of having an acid-base imbalance? - Examining oxygenation status - Evaluating the pH - Assessing PaCO2 and HCO3- - Determining compensation
The nurse is providing care to a patient with the following ABG values: pH 7.30, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3- 20 mEq/L. Which should the nurse document in the medical record regarding this ABG? Metabolic acidosis
Which should the nurse assess for in all patients who are experiencing an acid-base imbalance? - ABG analysis -Vital signs


How do you test for acid

How are they diagnosed?.
arterial blood gas to look at oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and blood pH..
basic metabolic panel to check kidney function and nutrient levels..
urinalysis to check for proper elimination of acids and bases..
urine pH level test to measure alkalinity and acidity of urine..

What diagnostic tests are used to determine a patient's acid

Blood gas analysis. This can be performed on venous or arterial blood using a blood gas analyzer. Blood gas analysis is the only way we can determine the respiratory component of acid-base status and identify primary or secondary respiratory disturbances.

Which parameter would assess acid

Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, is a test often performed in an inpatient setting to assess the acid-base status of a patient. A needle is used to draw blood from an artery, often the radial, and the blood is analyzed to determine parameters such as the pH, pC02, pO2, HCO3, oxygen saturation, and more.

Which manifestation would the nurse anticipate finding when assessing a patient with metabolic and respiratory acidosis?

Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation the nurse anticipates for a patient who is experiencing respiratory acidosis, not alkalosis.