A patient has been suffering from persistent vomiting for two days. They are diagnosed with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of their arterial blood gases shows: arterial blood gas (ABG) Lab Test – ABG Lab Value Reference Range pH 7.50 7.35 – 7.45 PaCO2 42 mmHg 35 – 45 mmHg HCO3- 34 mEq/L 22 – 28 mEq/L  PaO2 82 mmHg 80 – 100 mmHg How should the nurse interpret these results?

Ventilatory Support

Acute Respiratory Conditions

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid base imbalance. The client’s arterial blood gas values were:  arterial blood gas (ABG) Lab Test – ABG Lab Value Reference Range pH 7.32 7.35 – 7.45 PaCO2 34 mmHg 35 – 45 mmHg HCO3- 16 mEq/L 22 – 28 mEq/L  PaO2 85 mmHg 80 – 100 mmHg  The most recent ABGs show a drop in the pH. What action does the nurse take next?

Don’t forget your transaminations! Pyruvate to Alanine Oxaloacetate to Aspartate Alpha-ketoglutarate to Glutamate    

A nurse caring for a client on mechanical ventilation has double-checked the ventilator settings with the respiratory therapist. What adjustment is critical for the client’s safety?

Q10.  A client is experiencing acute chest pain. The client rates the pain as a 7 out of 10. The client’s vital signs include P 119, R 24, BP 98/63, T 99.1°F, and SpO2 89%. Which of the following actions would the nurse implement at this time?   (Select all that apply.)

Didi submits her research paper to the Journal of Retailing for publication. The editor begins the process by reading her paper and then forwards it to other members of the editorial team for additional consideration and assessment. This process is known as:

Mariah is reviewing the dataset from a survey that she conducted. She is analyzing the results from the below question and noticed that an overwhelming majority of her participants chose either “Kroger” or “Publix”. What could have happened during data collection that would lead to this result? Of the following options, where do you purchase the most groceries? Kroger Target Aldi Walmart Publix  

TAT responses that mention performing well and positive feelings about success are thought to reflect need for esteem.