Assignment problem:
pH = 7.31, pCO2 = 49, and HCO3 = 23.
Q1. What do you know about J.D. without receiving any further information?
Q2. What further information would you need to care for J.D.?
Q3. What are the initial interventions you would use for J.D.?
Q4. What are your top two priority interventions at this point in his care?
Q5. What teachings should you provide for J.D.?
Q6. What are safety considerations for this client?
Q7. What specific type of acid-base imbalance does this client have?
Q8. What is the most probable origin of the acid-base imbalance?
Q9. What treatments would you anticipate providing for this client? Why?