The Client Has Been Vomiting for Several Days

question 1

Multiple Choice

The client has been vomiting for several days.The nurse knows that the client is at risk for metabolic alkalosis because gastric secretions have which characteristic?

• A) Gastric secretions are green in color.
• B) Gastric secretions are alkaline.
• C) Gastric secretions are acidic.
• D) Gastric secretions have a foul smell.

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