A diabetic client who is well controlled with insulin inject…

A diabetic client who is well controlled with insulin injections has been NPO since midnight before having a mastectomy. The nurse notes that no preoperative orders are written regarding the client’s daily insulin dose. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Interpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type…

Interpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type of acid-base imbalance and compensatory effort.             pH 7.38             PaCO2 30 mmHg             HCO3 17 mEq/L              PaO2 93 mmHg             Interpretation:      Answer in this order: Blank 1: Compensation Status (Fully Compensated, Partially Compensated, Uncompensated) Blank 2: Body system (respiratory or metabolic) Blank 3: Acidosis or Alkalosis