Asked by emily barea on Sep 24, 2024
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The nurse is making a home visit to a child who has a chronic disease. Which finding has the greatest implication for acid-base aspects of this patient's care?
A) Urine output is very small today.
B) Whites of the eyes appear more yellow.
C) Skin around the mouth is very chapped.
D) Skin is sweaty under three blankets.
Acid-base
Refers to the balance between acids and bases in the body's fluids, essential for maintaining optimal physiological conditions.
Chronic Disease
A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often with significant impacts on life.
Urine Output
A measure of kidney function, indicating the volume of urine produced by the body, often used to assess hydration or kidney health.
- Assess implications of urine output on the acid-base balance in chronic diseases.
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Francisco Padilliaabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Oliguria decreases the excretion of metabolic acids and is a risk factor for metabolic acidosis. Jaundice requires follow-up but is not an acid-base problem. Perioral chapped skin needs intervention but is not an acid-base issue. With three blankets, diaphoresis is not unusual.
Learning Objectives
- Assess implications of urine output on the acid-base balance in chronic diseases.