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Title: The client has been vomiting for several days. The nurse would assess the client for which acidbase ... Post by: aenriquez17 on Jan 24, 2018 The client has been vomiting for several days. The nurse would assess the client for which acidbase disturbance?
1. Metabolic acidosis 2. Respiratory alkalosis 3. Metabolic alkalosis 4. Respiratory acidosis Title: The client has been vomiting for several days. The nurse would assess the client for which acidbase ... Post by: Kaliza17 on Jan 24, 2018 Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Metabolic acidosis will not occur as a result of vomiting. Rationale 2: Respiratory alkalosis will not occur as a result of vomiting. Rationale 3: Metabolic alkalosis will result from excessive loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach brought on by prolonged vomiting. Rationale 4: Respiratory acidosis will not occur as a result of vomiting. |