Competency Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances.
Scenario Tony is a 56-year-old, Hispanic male that presented to the Emergency Room with complaints of shortness of breath, which he has been experiencing for the past two days.
1. Determine Tony’s acid-base imbalance
2. Describe possible causes of the imbalance.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms that Tony is exhibiting as a result of the acid-base imbalance.
4. List the multidimensional care strategies that are appropriate for the care of Tony.
