A young client is receiving care for diabetes ketoacidosis (…

A young client is receiving care for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) and is exhibiting the following clinical manifestations: Abdominal pain; Nausea and vomiting; Polyuria and polydipsia; Low blood pressure; Kussmaul respirations, respiratory rate = 38 Arterial blood gas: pH 7.28, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, HCO3 18 mEq/L Reference ranges:  pH (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 (35-45 mm Hg) HCO3 (22-26) Question: Based on the information provided, the nurses recognizes that which clinical manifestation indicates that the body is trying to compensate for this acid-base imbalance?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a narcoti…

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a narcotic overdose. The client is experiencing acute confusion and lethargy, and their respiratory rate is currently 6 breaths per minute. Question: Based on this information, the nurse should recognize that the client is most at risk for experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?