Because the Patient with Metabolic Acidosis Is Hyperventilating,the Nurse Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

Because the patient with metabolic acidosis is hyperventilating,the nurse should closely monitor for the compensatory condition of:

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

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