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Causes of blood gas imbalances {Ans: - respiratory acidosis: COPD, pneumonia, PE - metabolic acidosis: sepsis, DKA, renal failure - respiratory alkalosis: anxiety, fever, overdose - metabolic alkalosis: hypokalemia, vomiting}Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration {Ans: - thirst - poor skin turgor - weakness - weight loss - dizziness - postural hypotension - decreased urinary output - dark concentrated urine - decreased urinary output - dry cracked mucous membranes - sunken eyeballs - thick salivia - flat neck veins when laying donw}Positioning of patient after anesthesia before returning of gag reflex {Ans: - on the side}7 {Ans: 7}What condition is one at high risk for with deviated septum? {Ans: sinustitis}What is fluid in the lining of the lungs called? {Ans: pleural effusion}