In a Client with Less Than the Normal Amount of Bicarbonate

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a client with less than the normal amount of bicarbonate in the blood and other extracellular fluids,what response does the nurse anticipate?

• A) Increased risk for acidosis
• B) Decreased risk for acidosis
• C) Increased risk for alkalosis
• D) Decreased risk for alkalosis

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