NUR 163 Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients
Exam 2
Question:
What will mild stress cause?
Answer:
mental alertness
Question:
What are normal calcium levels?
Answer:
8.5-10.2 mg/dL
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Question:
What are normal sodium levels?
Answer:
135-145
Question:
What are normal potassium levels?
Answer:
3.5-4.5
Question:
What are normal bicarbonate levels (HCO3)?
Answer:
22-26
Question:
What can hypercalcemia cause?
Answer:
muscle weakness
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Question:
What are normal ABG levels?
Answer:
pH 7.35-7.45
PACO2 35-45
HCO3 22-26
Question:
What would indicate acidosis?
Answer:
pH below 7.35
Question:
What would indicate alkalosis?
Answer:
pH above 7.45
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