A Small Child Is Hospitalized with Severe Metabolic Acidosis After

question 26

Multiple Choice

A small child is hospitalized with severe metabolic acidosis after ingesting a whole bottle of baby aspirin approximately 8 hours earlier.The emphasis of the nursing care for this patient is reassuring the patient and:

• A) Providing IV treatments as ordered but without sodium bicarbonate.
• B) Frequently assessing the mental and neurologic status.
• C) Taking daily weights and vital signs.
• D) Inducing vomiting.

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Definitions:

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