PRACTICE NCLEX QUESTIONS RELATED TO ACID-BASE IMBALANCE Part 2
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER: The normal pH is 7.35-7.45 The underlying cause of an acid base imbalance needs to be identified and the cause needs to be treated to resolve the imbalance Monitor the patient’s respiratory status closely During acidosis, the respiratory rate and depth increase in an attempt to exhale acids. During alkalosis, the … Read more