A Pregnant Patient Who Has Been Experiencing Repeated Vomiting Episodes

question 36

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient who has been experiencing repeated vomiting episodes is admitted to the hospital by her obstetrician.After a series of tests determines that she is suffering from metabolic alkalosis,the physician orders intravenous administration of normal saline.How will this help the patient?

• A) It will reduce the vomiting episodes.
• B) The chloride ions of the solution will replace the acidic ions and relieve the acidic excess responsible for her condition.
• C) The chloride ions of the solution will replace bicarbonate ions and relieve the bicarbonate excess responsible for her condition.
• D) The sodium ions of the solution will introduce more bicarbonate ions and relieve the bicarbonate shortage responsible for her condition.