A client is diagnosed with acute poisoning of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). The nurse knows that ...

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This procedure is not used in ion trapping.
Rationale 2: Supportive therapy is not a part of ion trapping.
Rationale 3: This treatment would be used for hypoglycemia, not for ion trapping.
Rationale 4: Forced alkaline diuresis may be used to increase the excretion of acidic drugs like salicylates. A diuretic such as furosemide along with IV sodium bicarbonate makes the urine more alkaline.
Global Rationale: Forced alkaline diuresis may be used to increase the excretion of acidic drugs like salicylates. A diuretic such as furosemide along with IV sodium bicarbonate makes the urine more alkaline. The remaining procedures are not part of ion trapping.

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