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METABOLIC ACIDOSIS * Headache ® Changes in LOC (Confusion, tdrowsiness) * Decreased BP « Hyperkalemia * Kussmaul Respirations (apeerer ) * Muscle Twitching i ‘a lyperventilation, * Warm, Flushed Causes: Skin DKA (Vasodilation) Severe Diarrhea Renal Failure + Nausea, Shock Vomiting Diarrhea BS 62007 Nursing Eelucation Gonaultante, Inc. RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS | can't catch my breath. * Drowsiness, Dizziness, * Hypoventilation > Hypoxia * Rapid, Shallow Respirations Disorientation ¢1 BP with Vasodilation 7 eee * Dyspnea mE i Sh * Headache * Causes: +Respiratory Stimul * Hyperkalemia lesa ‘ rug Overdose. ; COPD ° byerhythmias i Pneumonia Atelectasis (TK) RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS © Seizures ¢ Deep, Rapid Breathing § ¢ Hyperventilation * Tachycardia T ¢ Lor Normal BP ° Lethargy & Confusion ; © Light Headedness * Naugea, Vomiting \} © Causes: Hyperventilation (Anxiety, PE, Fear) Mechanical Ventilation ¢ Hypokalemia ¢ Numbness & Tingling of Extremities BES 02007 nursing Education Conoultanta, Inc. METABOLIC ALKALOSIS * Kestlessness Followed by Lethargy \ * Confusion \ (LOC, Dizzy, Irritable) © Dysrhythmias © Nausea, Vomiting, (Tachycardia) Diarrhea ompensatory / Hypoventilation , ‘ (¢ /* Tremors, Muscle Cramps, { Tingling of Fingers & Toes 
