Mrs. Roberts, a known diabetic, was admitted to the Emergency Room in a coma. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) samples were drawn from Mrs. Roberts every two hours, and the results were as follows : Sample 1 – pH – 7.33 Sample 2 – pH – 7.32 Sample 3 – pH – 7.31 Sample 4 – pH – 7.30 Sample 5 – pH – 7.29 Explain what is happening to Mrs. Roberts ( By answering all of these questions in complete sentences) -She is experiencing what type of change in the blood pH ? Be specific - acidic, basic, neutral? -Research what is normal pH for blood. What is the blood condition she is experiencing called? -Discuss, does change in blood pH have anything to do with her being in coma?

Mr. edwards is 20-year-old male patient who is admitted for treatment of recurring pyelonephritis (kidney infection) and surgical treatment of a urinary stricture, which has decreased the urinary stream. mr. edwards has paraplegia; he is paralyzed from the waist down secondary to an automobile accident when he was 16. he came by ambulance to the hospital, leaving his wheelchair and wheelchair pressure- relieving cushion at home. according to the nursing history, the patient is a nonsmoker and he does not drink alcohol or take any illegal drugs. a. what nursing considerations should be made for mr. edwards related to his disability? b. what health promotion and prevention education does mr. edwards need?