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Metabolic Acidosis Nursing Care Plan and Management

Metabolic acidosis (primary base bicarbonate [HCO3] deficiency) reflects an excess of acid (hydrogen) and a deficit of base (bicarbonate) resulting from acid overproduction, loss of intestinal bicarbonate, inadequate conservation of bicarbonate, and excretion of acid, or anaerobic metabolism.

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Metabolic Alkalosis Nursing Care Plan and Management

Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a high pH (loss of hydrogen ions) and high plasma bicarbonate caused by excessive intake of sodium bicarbonate, loss of gastric/intestinal acid, renal excretion of hydrogen and chloride, prolonged hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, and hyperaldosteronism.

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Respiratory Alkalosis Nursing Care Plan

Respiratory alkalosis is a loss of carbon dioxide (Pco2 <>2CO3) due to a marked increase in the rate of respirations. Nursing care plans for respiratory alkalosis can be found here.

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Respiratory Acidosis Nursing Care Plan and Management

Respiratory acidosis, an elevation in the PaCO2 level), is caused by hypoventilation with reslutant excess carbonic acid. Here's a nursing care plan for Respiratory Acidosis.

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6 Obesity Nursing Care Plans

Use this nursing care plan and management guide to help care for patients with obesity. Enhance your understanding of nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis, all specifically tailored to address the unique needs of individuals facing obesity. This guide equips you with the necessary information to provide effective and specialized care to patients dealing with obesity.