Which Client Is at the Greatest Risk for Developing an Acid-Base

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which client is at the greatest risk for developing an acid-base imbalance or electrolyte disorder?

• A)A client who has a gastrostomy tube
• B)18-month-old who has had watery stools for 3 days
• C)70-year-old with constipation
• D)27-year-old with a 24-hour history of nausea and vomiting

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