Index
Numbers
90-90 traction, 182
A
ABCD (asymmetrical, border, colors, diameter) in assessing skin lesions, 134
abducens nerve assessment, 246
abortion, 292
abruptio placenta, 295
absence seizures, 240
abstinence, 308
acetaminophen overdose, 345
acid/base balance, electrolyte balance, and fluid disorders, 82
changes associated with aging, 90
exam prep questions, 91-94
metabolic acidosis
care and treatment, 84-85
causes, 83-84
definition of, 83
symptoms, 84
metabolic alkalosis
care and treatment, 88
causes, 87
definition of, 87
symptoms, 87
normal electrolyte values, 89-90
pH regulation, 83
respiratory acidosis
care and treatment, 86
causes, 85-86
definition of, 85
symptoms, 86
respiratory alkalosis
care and treatment, 89
definition of, 88
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