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Respiratory Alkalosis...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Naiala Oliveira STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Respiratory Alkalosis

DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Respiratory Alkalosis

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REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Direct stimulation of the central respiratory center of the brain.

Avoid activities that promote anxiety

Hyperventilation increases PH.

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

Anxiety disorders mechanical ventilators with increased rates

Tachycardia, decreased CO2, high pH, changes in mentation, hyperventilation, dyspnea, tachypnea, hypoxia.

Laboratory Tests

Diagnostic Procedures Pulmonary function test.

ABGs and serum electrolytes.

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Monitor vital signs, promote precaution if patient has LOC, assess skin appearance and assess respirations.

Complications Medications

Anti anxiety

Client Education Offer teaching about coping mechanisms and refer patient to support groups.

Sedatives

Therapeutic Procedures Breathing into a paper bag, promote reassurance and breathing with pursed lips.

Trousseau sign, distal paresthesia, cardiac dysrhythmias, chovstek seizures, LOC, panic and difficulty calming down.

Interprofessional Care Respiratory Therapist Counselors Pharmacists

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

THERAPEU TIC P ROCEDURE

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