Section: 2.3 - Acid-Base Imbalance | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org


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    • Describe the significance of acid-base balance for normal function.
    • State the steps for arterial blood gas interpretation including the meaning of compensation.
    • Compare and contrast major acid base disorders.
    • Describe the role of the respiratory and renal systems in acid base balance.
    • Discuss the nursing considerations related to patients with acid base disorders.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 4 minutes.

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      Acid balance URL
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      Read the first paragraph. (1 minute)

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      Acid base balance URL
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      Read the section Interpreting Arterial Arterial blood gas. (13 minutes)

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      Disorders of Acid-Base Balance URL
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      Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

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      Acid-Base Balance URL
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      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

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      APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS URL
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      Read the entire chapter 15. (25 minutes)

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      Topic: Acid-Base Imbalance URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2.3

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