Acid-Base Case Study Paper, health and medicine homework help

 Acid-Base Case Study Paper 

 

Answer the questions at the end of the case study in a paper of 750-1,000 words.

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Case Study =

A 22-year-old woman reports being “sick with the flu” for the past 8 days. She is vomiting several times every day, having difficulty keeping liquids or food down, and has been using more than the recommended dose of antacids in an attempt to calm the nausea. She has become severely dehydrated. After fainting at home, she was taken to a local hospital. An arterial blood gas sample was drawn and then an IV was placed to help rehydrate her. The arterial blood gas revealed the following:

Test Result           Normal levels

pH7.57.35 – 7.45

PaCO240 mm Hg35-45 mm Hg

PaO295 mm Hg80-100 mm Hg

SaO2                        97%95-100%

HCO3-      32 meq/liter22-26 meq/liter

How would you classify the patient’s acid-base disturbance and explain why?

Given the case study, what are the possible factors causing this acid-base disturbance? Explain the pathophysiology created by these factors.

How would the renal and respiratory systems try to compensate for this acid-base disturbance? 

What pharmacologic intervention is commonly used to correct this acid-base disturbance? Describe the pharmacological actions. 

Describe the educational needs for this patient and what your approach will be.

 
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