Exam (elaborations)
Acid Base Imbalances
- Course
- - NURSING NR326
- Institution
- Chamberlain College Nursing
Respiratory Acidosis PH: below 7.35 CO2: above 45 mm Hg HCO3: level normal if uncompensated or 28 mEq/L if compensated Headache, light-headedness, confusion, lethargy Administer oxygen, encourage coughing and deep breathing, maintain adequate hydration, watch potassium levels > 5.1 Resp...
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