The nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing nausea and vomiting for several days. The client is at risk for developing which imbalance?
1. Metabolic alkalosis
2. Respiratory acidosis
3. Metabolic acidosis
4. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: 1
1. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
2. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
3. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
4. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
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