A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results of a cli…

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results of a client with diabetes mellitus. The client’s arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaCO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3- 18 mEq/L. Which sign or symptom does the nurse identify as an example of the client’s compensatory mechanisms?

The nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a clientadmitt…

The nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a clientadmitted for heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s potassium is 5.9 mEq/L. Upon review of the client’s medications, the nurse understands that which medication may be contributing to this laboratory value?