NSG 302 Exam Complete And Study material 9pages LEARNEXAMS

1. pH 7.56, HCO3 31, pCO2 38: Answer metabolic alkalosis 2. One cardinal feature of metabolic acidosis is the decrease in serum, bicarbonate level: Answer True 3. Why are the hormones cortisol,glucagon, epinephrine, and growth hormone referred to as counter regulatory hormones?: Answer stimulate glucose output by the liver 4. When teaching the patient with diabetes about insulin administration, the nurse should include which instruction for the patient?: Answer rotate injection sites from arms to thighs to abdomen with each injection to prevent lipodystrophies 5. Josephine, your 78 year old patient, had an episode of hypoglycemia overnight. you would take all of the following actions in regards to educating the patient about hypoglycemia, except:: Answer hypoglycemia symptoms include, bradycardia and thirst 6. Jimmy arrives to your clinic, jimmy has previously been diagnosed with addisons disease. you would anticipate jimmy's labs to be: Answer Na 128, K 5.2, glucose 61 7. You receive change of shift report. who would you prioritize visiting on morning rounds?: Answer 69 year old female with rapid and deep respirations and com- plaints of dehydration