A patient comes to the clinic complaining of acid indigestion and tells the nurse he is tired of buying over-the-counter (OTC) antacids and wants a prescription drug to "cure the problem." What would the nurse specifically assess for?
A) Alkalosis
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Hypercholesterolemia
D) Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point
A
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Prolonged or excessive use of OTC antacids can lead to the development of metabolic alkalosis. Many antacids contain calcium so that low calcium levels would be unlikely. Because metabolic alkalosis is a concern, metabolic acidosis is unlikely. High cholesterol levels are not associated with OTC antacid use. Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point is related to appendicitis and not antacid use.
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