The nurse is caring for a client who has taken a large quantity of furosemide (Lasix) to promote weight loss. The nurse anticipates the finding of which acid-base imbalance?
A. PO2 of 78 mm Hg
B. HCO of 34 mEq/L
C. PCO2 of 56 mm Hg
D. pH of 7.31
Ans: B. HCO of 34 mEq/L
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