The Patient Has Overdosed on Aspirin

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient has overdosed on aspirin. In the emergency department, the physician orders sodium bicarbonate. A family member says to the nurse, "I thought that was for stomach ulcers." What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "It will prevent excessive bleeding from the stomach."
• B) "It will change the pH of the blood to neutralize the aspirin."
• C) "It will change the urine so the kidneys can get rid of the aspirin quickly."
• D) "It will help the liver break down the aspirin more quickly."

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