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Respiratory compensation can never completely compensate for metabolic alkalosis because a(n) _____________ in ventilation will cause a(n) ___________________ in CO2 which will in turn, via H+, act on the central chemoreceptor resulting in a(n) ___________________ in phrenic nerve activity and a(n) _____________ in ventilation

11. You are providing discharge instructions to a patient with respiratory alkalosis. Which is the best advice?(CHOOSE ONE)

a) consume rolaids or TUMS several time a day

b) call the doctor if you have diarrhea lasting more than a couple of days

c) deep rapid breathing will help with this condition

d) take a drug that increases biocarbonate reabsorption from the tubular fluid of the kidney

e) more than one of the above is correct

f) none of the above is correct

Explanation / Answer

Increase in ventilation

Decrese in co2 level

Decrese in phrenic nerve activity

Decrease in ventilation

In tespiratort alkalosis main aim is to treat underlying cause snd pstient id advised to maintain acid base balance.

Patirbt us askedto tak the drug tgay increase bicarbonate reabsorption and askedcto call the doctor if diarrhea last more than a couple of days.

So option E.

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