Asked by AbdulAhad Nasir on May 26, 2024
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A patient is admitted for a bowel obstruction and has had a nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction for the past 3 days. Which arterial blood gas values will the nurse expect to observe?
A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Respiratory acidosis
Nasogastric Tube
A medical device inserted through the nose and down into the stomach for feeding or medication administration in patients unable to eat by mouth.
Arterial Blood Gas
A test that measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to assess lung function and how well oxygen is being transported to the body.
Bowel Obstruction
A blockage that prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the intestines in the normal way, potentially causing severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation.
- Determine the characteristics and symptoms of acid-base disequilibria and how to manage them.
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Zybrea KnightJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient is losing acid from the nasogastric tube so the patient will have metabolic alkalosis. Lung problems will produce respiratory alkalosis or acidosis. Metabolic acidosis will occur when too much acid is in the body like kidney failure.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the characteristics and symptoms of acid-base disequilibria and how to manage them.