A Nurse Is Assessing Clients Who Are at Risk for Acid-Base

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing clients who are at risk for acid-base imbalance.Which clients are correctly paired with the acid-base imbalance? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Metabolic alkalosis - Young adult who is prescribed intravenous morphine sulfate for pain
• B) Metabolic acidosis - Older adult who is following a carbohydrate-free diet
• C) Respiratory alkalosis - Client on mechanical ventilation at a rate of 28 breaths/min
• D) Respiratory acidosis - Postoperative client who received 6 units of packed red blood cells
• E) Metabolic alkalosis - Older client prescribed antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease

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