Question Answered step-by-step The patient’s vital signs remain stable and the neurological status… The patient’s vital signs remain stable and the neurological status improves.Xrays show a fracture at T1 and right femur fracture. Cervical spine and femur fixation is planned in several days along with so spinal immobilization and precautions continue. The physician orders continuous NG suction related to persistent nausea/vomiting and absent bowel tones. 1. What fluid, electrolyte and acid base disturbances is the nurse alert towhen the client receives NG suction? 2. What would be the treatments for these disorders? The patient’s heart rate decreases to the low 50s-high 40s and he becomes somewhat hypotensive with a systolic BP in the 90s. 1. What could be causing these changes? And why? 2. Does it need to be treated? Health Science Science Nursing NU 345 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)