NCLEX Question Of the Week

Rationale

A. pH 7. 27, PaCO2 42 mm Hg, HCO? 16 mEq/L. This result indicates metabolic acidosis that would require administration of sodium bicarbonate B. pH 7. 22, PaCO2 38 mm Hg, HCO? 19 mEq/L. This result indicates metabolic acidosis that would require administration of sodium bicarbonate C. pH 7. 52, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO? 38 mEq/L. This result indicates metabolic alkalosis. Giving more bicarbonate would further exacerbate the client’s alkalosis so this is the error that was made in providing the HCP with the lab result D. pH 7. 31, PaCO2 42 mm Hg, HCO? 21 mEq/L. This result indicates metabolic acidosis that would require administration of sodium bicarbonate It is crucial that the nurse engages in safe practice. Care must be taken when providing client information to health care providers so that correct prescriptions might be received that help, and not harm clients