Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients who have an acid-base imbalance. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at risk for metabolic acidosis?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A client who has diarrhea
Rationale:
⬖ Diarrhea causes the loss of large amounts of bicarbonate from the gastrointestinal tract, leading to metabolic acidosis.
⬖ Metabolic acidosis is characterized by decreased pH and bicarbonate levels, resulting in compensatory hyperventilation.
⬖ Clients with diarrhea are at particular risk due to persistent bicarbonate depletion.
⬖ Early identification allows nurses to monitor acid-base status and initiate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4