Nursing Concept Analysis Diagram Template

Acid Base Balance
The Process of
regulating the pH,
bicarbonate
concentration and
partial pressure of
carbon dioxide of body
fluids. (G)
Attributes
Respiratory Rate WNL
ph 7.35-7.45
Oxygen Saturation >94%
PaO2 : 85-100
PaCO2 : 35-45 mmHg
EtCO2 : 35-45 mmHg
Interrelated
Concepts
Antecedents
Normal Respiratory and Renal
Functions,
Normal Digestion Functions
Absence of N & V or Diarrhea;
Good Nutrition
krebs Cycle
Normal Anion Gap
oxyhemoglobin Disassociation
Curve
Nutrition
Elimination
Gas
Perfusion
Metabolism
Fluid & Electrolyte
Ralance
Consequence
(Outcomes)
Changes in Level
nf
Anxiety
Tetany, Tingling of
Extremities, Selizures
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Cellular
Death
Negative
Positive
Non-Labored
Respirations
Balanced Acid &
Base Production
Normal Activity
for Age, Energy
Nursing Care
Primary, Secondary,
Tertiary
Sub-
Concepts
Physiologic Processes
of Acid Base Balance
Consequencs
of Disruption
Compensatory
Mechanisms
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