During an Assessment, the Nurse Becomes Concerned That a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse becomes concerned that a client is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis. What did the nurse assess that caused this concern?

• A)Daily ingestion of a banana with breakfast
• B)Daily weight consistent
• C)Daily use of sodium bicarbonate for gastric upset
• D)Daily use of prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)for arthritic pain

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