NRS 433V Introduction To Nursing Research

Questions

A 22-year-old woman reports being sick with the flu for the past 8 days. She is vomiting several times every day, having difficulty keeping liquids or food down, and has been using more than the recommended dose of antacids in an attempt to calm the nausea. She has become severely dehydrated. After fainting at home, she was taken to a local hospital. An arterial blood gas sample was drawn and then an IV was placed to help rehydrate her. The arterial blood gas revealed the following:

Test Result Normal levels
pH 7.5 7.35 – 7.45
PaCO2 40 mm Hg 35-45 mm Hg
PaO2 95 mm Hg 80-100 mm Hg
SaO2 97% 95-100%
HCO3- 32 meq/liter 22-26 meq/liter
 
1. How would you classify the patient’s acid-base disturbance and explain why?
2. Given the case study, what are the possible factors causing this acid-base disturbance? Explain the pathophysiology created by these factors.
3. How would the renal and respiratory systems try to compensate for this acid-base disturbance?
4. What pharmacologic intervention is commonly used to correct this acid-base disturbance? Describe the pharmacological actions.
5. Describe the educational needs for this patient and what your approach will be.
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