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Assignment of Nursing

   

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Running Head: NURSINGNursingName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
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1NURSINGAnswer to question 1The clinical scenario is most consistent with the metabolic acidosis. It is the condition ofthe acid base balance where an excessive quantity of acid in blood is produced by the body. Answer to question 2The data in the clinical scenario that supports the diagnosis are (Jameson & Loscalzo,2016) -Anion gap- 26 mEq/L- In healthy subjects the urine anion gap should be < 10mEq/L. Higher gap of 26 mEq/L is evident of metabolic acidosis, which is thedysfunction of kidney.Shortness of breathing Nausea and vomitingPatient history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitusHigh creatinine Low CO2-10 mEq/L- TCO2 concentration is reduced in metabolic acidosis Hyperkalemia- potassium (6.0 mEq/L)Elevated BUN and creatinine level due to uncontrolled diabetes and isrepresented in diabetic acidosisAnswer to question 3Mr. X’s acid base disorder is due to-High anion gap caused by addition of acid
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