Determine Tony’s acid-base imbalance. Describe possible causes of the imbalance. Identify the signs and symptoms that Tony is exhibiting as a result of the acid-base imbalance.
Competency Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances. Scenario Tony is a 56-year-old, Hispanic male that presented to the Emergency Room with complaints of shortness of breath, which he has been experiencing for the past two days. He states “I haven’t felt good for about a week, but couldn’t […]