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The client is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma. The nurse assesses cyanosis, slow respirations, and irregular pulse. What is the nurse's priority action?
 
  1. Continue the infusion; the client is still in acidosis.
   2. Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of acidosis.
   3. Stop the infusion and notify the physician; the client is in alkalosis.
   4. Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of alkalosis.
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