A Client Tells the Nurse About Passing Out After Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client tells the nurse about passing out after following a fasting diet for 5 days.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect to assess in this client?

• A)Respiratory acidosis
• B)Respiratory alkalosis
• C)Metabolic acidosis
• D)Metabolic alkalosis

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