Upon Entering a Room, the Nurse Quickly Scans the Environment

question 45

Multiple Choice

Upon entering a room, the nurse quickly scans the environment and then immediately assesses the client for manifestations of metabolic acidosis. Which did the nurse observe to precipitate this client assessment?

• A)Client sleeping with the head of the bed flat
• B)Half of the client's lunch tray uneaten
• C)One formed stool in the bedside commode
• D)2000 mL of intravenous 0.9% normal saline infused in 2 hours

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