EDAPT Respiratory Acidosis

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The client has ___________ respiratory acidosis

uncompensated

The client has _____________ respiratory acidosis (pH 7.15)

uncompensated

The healthcare provider prescribes arterial blood gas analysis. The nurse anticipates the results will show ________________ pH and _____________ PaCO2

decreased increased

The client has clinical manifestations of ___________________ caused by _________________ which places the client at risk for respiratory acidosis

impaired gas exchange airway obstruction

After reviewing the most recent arterial blood gas results, the nurse recognizes that the client's condition has

improved

The nurse initiates supplemental oxygen and 30 minutes later, the client's oxygen saturation is 89%. Which is the priority action taken by the nurse?

Administer albuterol nebulizer

Which medical conditions may result in respiratory acidosis? Select all that apply.

Asthma exacerbation Opiod overdose Pulmonary edema Pneumonia

The nurse should first ____________ and then ________________

Collect ABG Initiate supplemental oxygen

Respiratory acidosis results in ____________ pH, ____________ PaCO2, and _____________ PaO2

Decreased Increased Decreased

Review the laboratory results in Damien's electronic health record (EHR). For each potential healthcare provider prescription, indicate if the prescription is essential, non-essential, or contraindicated at this time.

Essential Initiate supplemental oxygen 2 L per minute via nasal cannula. Nonessential Educate the client about the importance of pre-medication before exercise Contraindicated Lower the head of the bed and turn the client side-lying Administer naloxone to reverse the client's symptoms Encourage rebreathing techniques, such as breathing into a paper bag

The client has _____________ respiratory acidosis (pH 7.36)

Fully compensated

The measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.35, PaCO2 70 mmHg, and HCO3- 38 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results?

Respiratory acidosis, fully compensated

Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.32, PaCO2 68 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mmHg. How should the nurse interpret these results?

Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated

Jessa Smyth (pronouns: she/her/hers), age 51, is admitted with severe pneumonia leading to an increased risk for respiratory acidosis. Select the two priority assessment findings that indicate the client is experiencing hypoxia requiring immediate intervention.

Respiratory rate Oxygen saturation

Which assessment findings are consistent with respiratory acidosis? Select all that apply.

Restlessness and irritability Central cyanosis Shallow, ineffective respirations

Select the two assessment findings that place Damien at risk for respiratory acidosis.

Shortness of breath Bilateral wheezing


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