Mrs. Montero, an 80-year-old female with a history of hypert…

Mrs. Montero, an 80-year-old female with a history of hypertension and chronic bronchitis, was admitted to the med-surg unit due to worsening breathing difficulties. The healthcare team ordered an ABG analysis to assess her respiratory and metabolic status. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG): pH: 7.32 PaCO2: 55 HCO3: 31 mEq/L SpO2: 88% Identify the acid-base disorder based on the ABG results. All drop-down questions must be answered in full. Failure to provide answers for all options will result in a score of 0.

Mrs. Brown is a 75 year old female hospitalized s/p total kn…

Mrs. Brown is a 75 year old female hospitalized s/p total knee replacement. She is complaining of 8/10 knee pain. The nurse administers morphine sulfate to help manage Mrs. Brown’s pain while the team determines the underlying cause. An hour later, the nurse assesses Mrs. Brown and finds that her respiratory rate is 8 and she is difficult to arouse. The provider orders a stat ABG.  Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Results: pH: 7.28PaCO2: 50HCO3: 35 Identify the acid-base disorder based on the ABG results. All drop-down questions must be answered in full. Failure to provide answers for all options will result in a score of 0.

A 45-year-old male with a history of asthma presents to the…

A 45-year-old male with a history of asthma presents to the emergency department with increased shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. His vital signs are: Heart rate: 110 bpm Blood pressure: 130/85 mmHg Respiratory rate: 28 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 91% on room air The following ABG results are received: pH: 7.30  PaCO2: 55 mmHg  HCO3: 26 mEq/L PaO2: 70 mmHg Which of the following is the most likely acid-base imbalance for this patient?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a tri…

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for depression and anxiety. Which of the following adverse effects associated with TCAs should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately due to its potential for serious complications?