EDAPT Respiratory Acidosis
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