Notes Show DescriptionAcid–base imbalance is an abnormality of the human body’s normal balance of acids and bases that causes the plasmapH to deviate out of the normal range (7.35 to 7.45). I. Respiratory AlkalosisRespiratory Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by decreased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and increased blood pH Contributing Factors:
II. Respiratory AcidosisRespiratory Acidos is is an acid-base imbalance characterized by increased partial pressure of arterialcarbon dioxide and decreased blood pH. Contributing Factors:
III. Metabolic AlkalosisMetabolic Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by excessive loss of acid or excessive gain of bicarbonate.
IV. Metabolic AcidosisMetabolic Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance resulting from excessive absorption or retention of acid or excessive excretion of bicarbonate. Contributing Factors:
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Nursing Care PlansNursing Care Plan for Respiratory AlkalosisNursing Diagnosis
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Nursing Care Plan for Respiratory AcidosisNursing Diagnosis
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Nursing Care Plan for Metabolic AlkalosisThese are general interventions for patients with Metabolic Alkalosis. Desired Outcomes
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Administer medications as indicated: Correcting sodium, water, and chloride defects may be all that is needed to permit kidneys to excrete bicarbonate and correct alkalosis, but must be used with caution in patients with HF or renal insufficiency.
Nursing Care Plan for Metabolic AcidosisHere are general interventions for patients with metabolic acidosis. Desired Outcomes
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Administer medications as indicated:
What is ABG imbalance?When there is an imbalance, your blood has too much acid (acidosis) or too much base (alkalosis). Untreated, the imbalance can be harmful and even life-threatening.
What are the 4 types of acidThere are four simple acid base disorders: (1) Metabolic acidosis, (2) respiratory acidosis, (3) metabolic alkalosis, and (4) respiratory alkalosis. Metabolic acidosis is the most common disorder encountered in clinical practice.
Which ABG results indicate metabolic alkalosis?A pH of less than 7.35 indicates acidosis and a pH greater than 7.45 indicates alkalosis.
How do you know if ABG is metabolic acidosis?Rules for rapid clinical interpretation of ABG. Look at pH - < 7.40 - Acidosis; > 7.40 - Alkalosis.. If pH indicates acidosis, then look at paCO2and HCO3-. If paCO2is ↑, then it is primary respiratory acidosis. ... . If paCO2↓ and HCO3- is also ↓→ primary metabolic acidosis. ... . If HCO3-is ↓, then AG should be examined.. |