The nurse is evaluating the arterial blood gas results of the patient on hospice with the following respiratory pattern: The patient’s PaCO₂ is 62 mm Hg, which is 20 mm Hg higher than the previous ABG. The nurse understands the patient’s blood gas was drawn at which period in the patient’s respiratory cycle?

During routine tracheostomy care, the nurse notes increased drainage from the stoma and a fruity, grape juice odor. The nurse obtains a culture of the secretions and anticipates the results will reveal which organism?

The patient returns from Mexico with severe diarrhea lasting 4 days. The nurse anticipates the serum electrolyte levels to reflect which imbalances? Select all that apply.