The Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Is Admitted for an Overdose

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient who is admitted for an overdose of sedatives.The nurse expects to find which acid-base alteration?

• A) Hyperventilation and respiratory acidosis
• B) Hypoventilation and respiratory acidosis
• C) Hypoventilation and respiratory alkalosis
• D) Respiratory acidosis and normal oxygen levels

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