The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Experiencing Metabolic Alkalosis

question 78

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing metabolic alkalosis.Which of these conditions may cause this?

• A)overly vigorous mechanical ventilation
• B)hyperkalemia
• C)prolonged nasogastric suctioning
• D)pain

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