The Nurse Is Caring for a Comatose Client with Metabolic

question 65

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a comatose client with metabolic acidosis. For which intervention will the nurse need to collaborate when caring for this client?

• A)Measuring vital signs
• B)Measuring intake and output
• C)The client's recent eating behaviors
• D)Identifying current oxygen saturation level

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