NUR-631-WK3-CLC
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NUR-631-Acid-BaseCaseStudy.docx
Acid-Base Case Study
Mr. Davis is 56-year-old male who has a past medical history of HTN (hypertension). Every Sunday, he goes to his favorite restaurant to watch sports with his friends. While making several trips to the restroom over in 1 hour, Mr. Davis complains of feeling tired and weak. He starts sweating profusely, his breathing becomes rapid and deep, his speech is slurred, and eventually he passes out. His friend's call 911, and Mr. Davis is transported to the hospital. On admission to the hospital, Mr. Davis’s lab work shows the following values:
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Mr. Davis's Values |
Normal Ranges |
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Sodium (Na+) |
155.0 mEq/L |
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Potassium (K+) |
6.2 mEq/L |
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Chloride (Cl-) |
120.0 mEq/L |
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Glucose |
52.0 mg/dL |
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ABG pH pCO2 HCO3 |
7.15 30 16 |
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UA Ketones Protein |
+ + |
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