A client has been admitted with possible aspirin overdose. Which finding should the nurse be alert for in this client?
1. Metabolic alkalosis
2. Respiratory acidosis
3. Hypoventilation
4. Tinnitus
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Symptoms include metabolic acidosis, not alkalosis.
Rationale 2: Symptoms of salicylism include respiratory alkalosis, not acidosis.
Rationale 3: Symptoms of salicylism include hyperventilation.
Rationale 4: Symptoms of salicylism include tinnitus.
Global Rationale: Symptoms of salicylism depend upon the dose, but include tinnitus, metabolic acidosis, hyperventilation, respiratory alkalosis (secondary to stimulation of the respiratory center), dehydration, agitation, CNS depression, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms include metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, and hyperventilation.
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